Which structure is NOT part of the "anatomical dead space"?

A. bronchiole
B. trachea
C. bronchus
D. respiratory bronchiole
E. terminal bronchiole


D

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Nitrogen waste is usually eliminated through the integumentary system.

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

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Which of the following is the definition of hyperplasia?

a. increased amounts of tissue c. lack of tissue b. decreased amounts of tissue d. abnormal tissue

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If a patient has pernicious anemia, the inability of the body to absorb vitamin B12, the patient __________.

A. would have reduced blood iron levels B. would have a decreased number of red blood cells C. would have increased levels of hemoglobin D. would not experience any effects on red blood cells

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