With emphysema patients, what tells the brain to fire the message to the diaphragm to breath?

a. CO2 receptors
b. O2 receptors
c. Nothing


Answer: b. O2 receptors

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A. are products of viruses. B. target the tumor for immune recognition. C. are not recognized as self antigens. D. are oncogene products. E. Both B and C.

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After another 4 months, Amy learns that she is 6 weeks pregnant. During her first prenatal visit, Amy can expect all the following, EXCEPT

A. encouragement to maintain her exercise regime. B. instructions to avoid alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. C. information about a healthy pregnancy weight gain. D. to hear the baby's heartbeat.

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The front of the body is known as the anterior or ________ section

A) dorsal B) supine C) prone D) ventral

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Infection may play a role in cardiovascular disease.

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

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