________ are free phagocytes found in the lungs.

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


Alveolar macrophages

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A. Anaerobic B. Aerobic C. Glycolysis D. Either aerobic or anaerobic

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What is a major function of the respiratory system?

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In most tissues, glucose, a water-soluble substance, crosses capillary walls through

a. water-filled pores b. endothelial cells c. sinusoids d. a and b e. a and c

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