Breathing properly requires the presence of what compound that affects surface tension of alveoli in the lungs?

A. Potassium
B. Plasma
C. Surfactant
D. Sodium Chloride


Answer: C. Surfactant

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a.  IV push b.  IV infusion c.  IV piggyback (IVPB) d.  None of the above. e.  All of the above.

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What is the meaning of the suffix -ptysis?

A) coughing; spitting up B) measuring C) sound; voice D) breathing

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Which of the following terms has a suffix meaning tissue?

A. Cavernosa B. Erection C. Acuminata D. Spongiosum E. Perineal

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Angular impulse is the product of ________ and ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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