The lungs are perfused by two circulations:

the pulmonary and the bronchial. The pulmonary circulation is for oxygenation of blood. The bronchial circulation supplies blood to the lung structures (tissue).
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A. Cerebral cortex B. Hypothalamus C. Hippocampus D. Basal ganglia E. Cerebellum

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The three-dimensional shape of a protein is known as its primary structure.

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Adipose tissue in the hypodermis

A. provides protection against infection. B. serves as a storage site for fat, which can be used for energy. C. connects the dermis with the epidermis. D. is absent in infants. E. helps to lower body temperature.

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Since they both connect to bone on one end, how do wrist ligaments differ from wrist tendons?

A) Wrist tendons are connected on the other end to joints. B) Wrist tendons are connected on the other end to muscle. C) Wrist ligaments are connected on the other end to muscle. D) Wrist ligaments are connected on the other end to joints.

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