What is the function of the Type II alveolar cell?

A) It detects odor molecules.
B) It produces surfactant.
C) It allows gas exchange.
D) It produces mucus.


Answer: B

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An example of a highly vascular tissue is ________ tissue. An example of a tissue that is not highly vascular is ________.

A. nervous; osseous tissue B. dense regular connective; dense irregular connective tissue C. areolar; cartilage D. muscular; osseous tissue E. epithelial; cartilage

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A martial artist receives a punch that causes the xiphoid process to break. This suggests that the punch hit the pectoral girdle.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The phrenic nerve arises from which plexus?

A. Cervical B. Lumbar C. Pelvic D. Sacral E. Brachial

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