Laughing and crying similarly involve inspiration followed by a release of air in a number of short expirations.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 2) Substances that the body recognizes as foreign are called ________.
A) antigens
B) antibodies
C) formed elements
D) megakaryocytes
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Question 3) Normal quiet breathing, known as tidal volume, is around 500 mL of air.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 4) Hereditary bleeding disorders that result from lack of clotting factors are referred to as ________.
A) petechiae
B) hemophilia
C) aplastic anemia
D) thrombocytopenia
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Question 5) The amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after a tidal expiration is around 1200 mL.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 6) What long, hairlike molecules form the basis of a clot during coagulation?
A) thrombin
B) prothrombin
C) fibrin
D) albumin
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Question 7) Expiration occurs when the thoracic and intrapulmonary volumes decrease and the intrapulmonary pressure increases.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 8) What hormone controls the rate of erythrocyte production?
A) erythropoietin
B) thrombopoietin
C) colony stimulating factors (CSFs)
D) interleukins
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Question 9) Inspiration results when the diaphragm and external intercostal muscles relax.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 10) The process by which bleeding is stopped is called ________.
A) hematopoiesis
B) erythropoiesis
C) homeostasis
D) hemostasis
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