Microorganisms removed from incoming air by the mucus of the respiratory tract are ultimately exposed to and destroyed by
A) toxins in the mucus.
B) the cilia.
C) stomach acids and enzymes.
D) a lack of nutrients.
E) alveolar macrophages.
C) stomach acids and enzymes.
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A. a severe hypersecretion of ADH B. a severe hyposecretion of ADH C. the hyposecretion of insulin due to destruction of the beta cells D. a reduction of the insulin receptors on target cells E. a reduction of ADH receptors on the target cells
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The brachial plexus gives rise to all of the following nerves except the
A) radial. B) median. C) ulnar. D) musculocutaneous. E) phrenic.
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Which of the following is an accessory organ of the digestive system?
a. salivary glands b. mouth c. pharynx d. both A and C above
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