The aorta is the largest artery in the pulmonary circuit
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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Centers controlling cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive activity via the autonomic system are located in the _______
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Most body water intake is from ________, whereas most body water lost is via ________.
A. drinking; urine B. drinking; cutaneous transpiration and expired air C. metabolic water; sweat D. metabolic water; cutaneous transpiration E. drinking; radiation
Which of the following regulatory mechanisms would be stimulated as a result of the increased osmolality that results from a Na+ level of 152 mEq/L?
A. increased urine output B. an increased release of ADH C. an increase in renin production D. an increase in the secretion of aldosterone E. a decreased release of ADH
Mr. Schmitzer has pulmonary fibrosis in which the elastic tissue of his lungs is replaced with dense irregular collagenous connective tissue. His condition primarily affects:
A) surfactant production. B) airway resistance. C) alveolar surface tension. D) pulmonary compliance.