The layer of serous membrane that is firmly attached to the surface of a lung is called the ________.

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


visceral pleura

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Paramesonephric ducts degenerate when the hormone ________ is present

A. inhibin B. estrogen C. testosterone D. AMH E. TSH

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During the first 15 seconds of intense exercise, such as sprinting or power lifting, most of the energy is provided by ___________.

A) ATP in muscle fiber. B) ATP in muscle fiber and phosphocreatine. C) carbohydrate oxidation. D) phosphocreatine. E) fat oxidation.

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What type of tissue forms the mucosa of the trachea?

A. Simple columnar epithelium B. Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium C. Stratified squamous epithelium D. Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

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The response of the body to decreasing blood pressure will NOT cause which of the following?

a) Dehydration b) Formation of angiotensin II c) Stimulate the kidneys to secrete rennin d) Formation of ADH e) Increased vasoconstriction

Anatomy & Physiology