The length of time needed to eliminate half of a dose of a hormone is called its ________.

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


half-life

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Bacteria-destroying macrophages called Kupffer cells are found in the sinusoids of which of the following?

A. The liver B. The pancreas C. The intestinal crypts D. The gastric glands E. The appendix

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What is the definition of functional residual capacity?

A. The maximum amount of air that can be moved B. The maximum amount of air that can be inspired after the expiration of a normal breath at rest C. The amount of air remaining in the lungs after the expiration of a normal breath at rest D. The maximum amount of air the lung can hold

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Atelectasis (lung collapse) renders the lung useless for ventilation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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