Which of the following is not involved in inspiration?
A. Movement of the sternum anteriorly
B. Elevation of the ribs
C. Elastic recoil of the lungs
D. Contraction of the diaphragm
C. Elastic recoil of the lungs
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The body system that provides support and protection as well as being a site of blood cell production (hemopoiesis) is the ____________ system.
A. skeletal ?B. muscular ?C. cardiovascular ?D. respiratory ?E. lymphatic
The metal that is part of hemoglobin structure is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What is the normal average daily output for urine?
a. 0.5 L b. 1.5 L c. 3 L d. 5 L e. 20 L
If a person is normovolemic and consumes a large quantity of a hyperosmotic solution, it will
A) have no effect on cell osmolarity and thereby cell size. B) cause cells to swell due to an increase in the osmolarity of extracellular fluid. C) cause cells to shrink due to an increase in the osmolarity of extracellular fluid. D) cause cells to swell due to a decrease in the osmolarity of extracellular fluid. E) cause cells to shrink due to a decrease in the osmolarity of extracellular fluid