Which of the following specialized terms reflects the epithelial tissue found lining the inside of blood and lymph vessels?
A. Epithelium
B. Endothelium
C. Mesothelium
D. Squathelium
Answer: B. Endothelium
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Pulmonary arteries transport ________
A) oxygenated blood to the lungs B) blood rich in carbon dioxide to the lungs C) oxygenated blood to the heart D) oxygenated blood directly to the aorta E) blood rich in carbon dioxide to the right atrium of the heart
What is one function of the type II alveolar cells?
A. production of surfactant B. secretion of mucus C. phagocytizing bacteria and other foreign particles D. make up the majority of the epithelial wall of the alveoli E. lining the pleural space
Which of these is not a function of the cell membrane?
A) Holding the cell together B) Regulation of what moves into and out of the cell C) Identifying the cell D) Protein synthesis
Judy is 16 years old and collapses on the gym floor with severe pain in her chest wall. She is rushed by ambulance to the emergency room. Judy is diagnosed with pleurisy and is given an anti-inflammatory through the intravenous route. Explain why an anti-inflammatory would be prescribed for someone with pleurisy.
What will be an ideal response?