The amount of air exchanged during normal quiet breathing is about ________.
A) 500 mL
B) 1200 mL
C) 2100 mL
D) 4800 mL
E) 6000 mL
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Question 2) Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is the most important regulator of calcium ion homeostasis of the blood.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 3) Even after a forceful expiration, air still remains in the lungs for gas exchange to continue. This volume is about ________.
A) 500 mL
B) 1200 mL
C) 2100 mL
D) 4800 mL
E) 6000 mL
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Question 4) Thyroxine is produced by the follicles of the thyroid gland.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 5) The respiratory movement representing the total amount of exchangeable air is the ________.
A) tidal volume
B) inspiratory reserve volume
C) expiratory reserve volume
D) vital capacity
E) dead space volume
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Question 6) Calcitonin and parathyroid hormone (PTH) are produced by the parathyroid glands.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 7) Laura's lung collapsed during a skiing accident when a rib punctured her lung. The condition of a collapsed lung is known as ________.
A) atelectasis
B) asthma
C) eupnea
D) pleurisy
E) pneumothorax
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Question 8) Thyroid hormone is actually two iodine-containing hormones called T3 and T4.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 9) Which nonrespiratory air movement clears the upper respiratory passageways?
A) coughing
B) yawning
C) laughing
D) hiccupping
E) sneezing
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Question 10) Diabetes insipidus is caused by hyposecretion of insulin.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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