The expansion of the lungs during inspiration generates a pressure gradient causing air to flow into the lungs. This is an example of Boyle's law.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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A) gyrus B) furrow C) fissure D) sulcus

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What forms the matrix of blood?

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