What is the role of the pleural fluid?
a. Increases heat production during respiration
b. Increases risk of infection
c. Reduces friction
d. Reduces respiratory rate
Answer: c. Reduces friction
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A) -90mV. B) -65mV. C) -70mV. D) +30mV. E) +66mV.
The ________ is a spinous process that is visible through the skin and can be used as a landmark for counting the vertebrae.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Hypophysiotropic-hormone secretion by the hypothalamus is regulated only by hormonal negative feedback
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The hormone ________ increases in concentration within the plasma during the absorptive periods and declines during the postabsorptive periods
a. glucagon b. epinephrine c. cortisol d. insulin e. norepinephrine