A protective function of the respiratory system would be
A. altering blood pH by changing blood CO2 levels.
B. olfaction by drawing molecules into the nasal cavity.
C. producing ACE which helps regulate blood pressure.
D. preventing microorganisms from entering the body.
D
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Which somatic motor pathway is responsible for voluntary control of muscle activity?
A. Direct pathway B. Indirect pathway
Axons of the lower motor neurons of the lateral corticospinal tracts innervate
A. axial skeletal muscle. B. skeletal muscles that control skilled movements in the limbs. C. muscles of the respiratory system. D. skeletal muscles of the upper back and neck. E. muscles of the lower digestive tract.
The diabetic patient faced amputation of his toes due to long-delayed wound healing in his foot. Which characteristic of his diabetic condition caused his medical crisis?
A) Insulin reactions B) Increase in his blood flow C) High blood sugar D) Decrease in his white blood cell activity
What are oropharynx receptors, which hormone do they suppress, and how is it known that they exist? If a person stranded on a desert island drank seawater to try to quench his thirst, how would this affect the oropharynx receptors?
What will be an ideal response?