Pulmonary surfactant contributes to lung stability by _______________ (increasing or decreasing?) surface tension

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


decreasing

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The myelin on a myelinated fiber in the peripheral nervous system consists of Schwann cells wrapped around the axon

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which region of the nephron is adapted for reabsorption, as seen in its length and prominent microvilli?

a) proximal convoluted tubule b) distal convoluted tubule c) nephron loop d) collecting duct

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Which of the following mechanisms produces the most ATP during cellular respiration?

A) oxidative phosphorylation B) oxidation reactions C) lactic acid production D) substrate-level phosphorylation

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The thalamus

a. performs preliminary processing of all sensory input on its way to the cortex b. inhibits muscle tone throughout the body c. controls thirst, urine output, and food intake d. plays a role in emotional and behavioral patterns e. selects and maintains purposeful motor activity while suppressing useless or unwanted patterns of movement

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