Thin __________ __________ cells line the surface of the alveoli and allow for efficient gas exchange.

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


squamous alveolar or type I alveolar or typeI alveolar

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Airflow is ________ related to the pressure gradient and __________ related to resistance

A.   directly; directly B.   directly; inversely C.   inversely; inversely D.   inversely; directly

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The epithelial tissue that lines the urinary bladder and allows distention is called ________.

A. simple columnar epithelium B. nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium C. transitional epithelium D. stratified cuboidal epithelium

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Which factors help to keep the articular surfaces in contact and affect range of motion?

A: structure or shape of articular bones B: strength and tension of the joint ligaments C: arrangement and tension of the muslces D: contact of soft parts E: all choices

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What protein is responsible for tagging foreign particles, pathogens, or blood for destruction?

A) Antigens B) Antibodies C) Fibrinogen D) Agglutinins

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