A chronic obstructive pulmonary disease called __________ is often associated with smoking and is characterized by the breakdown of alveolar walls.

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


emphysema

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

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What is the correct order of passage for visceral motor fibers on their way to a spinal nerve?

(1) autonomic ganglion (2) ventral root (3) gray ramus (4) lateral gray horn (5) white ramus A) 1, 4, 2, 5, 3 B) 1, 4, 5, 2, 3 C) 4, 3, 2, 1, 5 D) 4, 2, 5, 1, 3 E) 5, 4, 2, 3, 1

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A common reducing agent used to couple chemical reactions in cells is ________.

riboflavin niacin NADH FAD

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Which of the following statements concerning structures of the diencephalon is false?

A. The third ventricle separates the two large portions of the thalamus. B. The thalamus projects sensory information to the cerebral cortex. C. The subthalamic nuclei are associated with the basal nuclei. D. The thalamus controls many endocrine functions. E. The pineal body may play a role in controlling the onset of puberty.

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