Measurements of arterial PCO2 are used to assess lung function.

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


True

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The hypothalamohypophysial portal system carries hormones from the ________.

A. anterior pituitary to the hypothalamus B. posterior pituitary to the hypothalamus C. hypothalamus to the posterior pituitary D. hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary E. anterior pituitary to posterior pituitary

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Most inspired particles such as dust fail to reach the lungs because of the ________.

A) ciliated mucous lining in the nose B) abundant blood supply to nasal mucosa C) porous structure of turbinate bones D) action of the epiglottis

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Acclimatization to a hot environment includes which of these physiological changes? 

A. Increased volume and decreased salt concentration of sweat from the sweat glands B. Decreased volume and increased salt concentration of sweat glands C. Decreased volume and salt concentration of sweat from the sweat glands D. A decrease in the set point temperature regulated by the hypothalamus E. Increased volume and salt concentration of sweat from the sweat glands

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