Exchange of both oxygen and carbon dioxide through the respiratory membrane occurs by ________.
A) osmosis
B) simple diffusion
C) facilitated diffusion
D) active transport
E) endocytosis
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Question 2) The target of prolactin is the female breast.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 3) Which of the following is NOT one of the four main events of respiration?
A) pulmonary ventilation
B) respiratory gas transport
C) residual volume
D) external respiration
E) internal respiration
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Question 4) Releasing and inhibiting hormones made by the hypothalamus control the release of hormones from the posterior pituitary.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 5) Which one of the following structures is NOT part of the respiratory zone?
A) respiratory bronchioles
B) alveolar ducts
C) alveolar sacs
D) alveoli
E) primary bronchus
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Question 6) Two hormones are made and secreted by the posterior pituitary: oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 7) What is the function of an alveolar macrophage?
A) secrete mucus
B) facilitate gas exchange
C) produce surfactant
D) engulf bacteria, carbon particles, and debris
E) sweep contaminated mucus and debris from the alveoli
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Question 8) Hormones that are secreted in response to other hormones are prodded by hormonal stimuli.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 9) Which one of the following is NOT true of the lungs?
A) The narrower portion of each lung is called the apex.
B) The bases rest on the diaphragm.
C) The left lung has two lobes.
D) The right lung has three lobes.
E) Both lungs have two lobes.
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Question 10) Most hormones are regulated by negative feedback mechanisms.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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