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Title: The serous membrane covering the surface of the lungs is called the ________. Post by: vgrdiver on Feb 22, 2018 The serous membrane covering the surface of the lungs is called the ________.
A) mediastinum B) visceral pleura C) parietal pleura D) main (primary) bronchi E) pleurisy (Question 2) Hormones only affect certain tissue cells or organs known as target cells or target organs. Indicate whether the statement is true or false (Question 3) The superior portion of each lung is the ________. A) pleura B) base C) apex D) mediastinum E) fissure (Question 4) The scientific study of hormones and endocrine organs is known as immunology. Indicate whether the statement is true or false (Question 5) Vibration due to exhaled air that results in speech is a function of the ________. A) trachea B) larynx C) pharynx D) glottis E) epiglottis (Question 6) As the efficiency of the ovaries declines in middle age, a woman's ability to bear children ends. What is this known as? A) pregnancy B) menstruation C) menopause D) puberty E) menses (Question 7) How do goblet cells, present in the lining of the trachea, contribute to the protection of the respiratory system? A) Goblet cells create a sweeping motion that propels mucus toward the throat. B) Goblet cells create a patent airway. C) Goblet cells protect the superior opening of the larynx by preventing the entry of food and fluids into the larynx. D) Goblet cells produce mucus that traps dust particles and other debris. E) Goblet cells vibrate to allow us to speak. (Question 8) Which hormone, produced by the placenta, stimulates the ovaries to continue producing estrogen and progesterone so that the lining of the uterine is not sloughed off in menses? A) human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) B) follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) C) luteinizing hormone (LH) D) human placental lactogen (hPL) E) oxytocin (Question 9) Smoking destroys cilia in the respiratory passageways, such as the trachea. Which of the following is a likely consequence of damaged cilia? A) inflammation and swelling of the tonsils B) air is not moistened, warmed, or filtered before reaching the lungs C) inability to propel mucus from the lungs to the throat D) nasal congestion and postnasal drip E) inability to produce mucus (Question 10) Which hormone is produced by the kidneys to stimulation production of red blood cells by the bone marrow? A) relaxin B) resistan C) secretin D) cholecystokinin (CCK) E) erythropoietin Title: The serous membrane covering the surface of the lungs is called the ________. Post by: lilydidi on Feb 22, 2018 Content hidden
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