The lining of the air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) is comprised of what type of epithelium?

A. Simple cuboidal
B. Simple squamous
C. Simple columnar
D. Transitional
E. Stratified squamous


Answer: B

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cause an increase in GFR increase to the skin and skeletal muscles and decrease to the kidneys be shunted toward the kidneys decrease to the skin and skeletal muscles and increase to the kidneys

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In a growing bone, the diaphysis is separated at each end from the epiphysis by a layer of cartilage known as the __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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