The presence of air in the intrapleural space is known as ________
A) pneumothorax
B) atelectasis
C) pneumonia
D) pleurisy
E) wheezing
A
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Peripheral cells sensitive to the presence of hormones are called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which organelles are filled with powerful enzymes that digest worn-out cell components and destroy microbes?
A) peroxisomes B) mitochondria C) lysosomes D) smooth endoplasmic reticulum
The pericardium lies within the ________, a portion of the thoracic cavity that lies between the left and right pleural cavities.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Blood from the dorsal venous arches drains into the ________ vein(s)
A) small saphenous B) posterior tibial C) great saphenous D) small saphenous and great saphenous E) small saphenous and posterior tibial