What is the primary site for gas exchange?

a. alveolar ducts c. bronchi
b. alveoli d. terminal bronchioles


B
The primary site for gas exchange occurs in the alveoli.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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How are the effects of naturally occurring testosterone changed when a patient is taking a drug that is a testosterone agonist?

a. Effects are increased b. Effects are decreased c. Effects are eliminated d. Effects are unchanged

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A hospital has begun to expand home health services to its clients. Which reason is the most likely cause for the expansion of these services?

A) changes to the structure of Medicare and Medicaid B) the increase in the incidence and prevalence of infectious diseases C) the change to shorter hospital stays D) the need for decreased financial expenditures

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