________ are free phagocytes found in the lungs.

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


Alveolar macrophages

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

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What is a major function of the respiratory system?

A) deliver oxygen to the blood and remove carbon dioxide from the body B) produce vitamin D and retain water C) return excess tissue fluid to the cardiovascular system D) digest food and absorb nutrients into the blood

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The tracts that connect the cerebellum to the brainstem are located in the

A) medulla oblongata. B) pons. C) midbrain. D) diencephalon. E) thalamus.

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What type of cellular respiration do muscle cells perform when they do not have oxygen?

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

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