Which of the following respiratory membrane layers is closest to air in the alveolus?

A. Alveolar basement membrane
B. Capillary basement membrane
C. Alveolar fluid (with surfactant)
D. Capillary endothelium
E. Alveolar epithelium


Answer: C

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What will be an ideal response?

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A) adrenal B) pineal C) pituitary D) thyroid

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Which of the following situations would be expected to cause an increase in ADH secretion by the posterior pituitary?

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