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).

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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

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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).

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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

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