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The _______, or windpipe, is located anterior to the esophagus.

Blood vessels and nerves enter and leave the lung at the _______.

Impulses from the medulla reach the diaphragm by way of the _______ nerves.

During inspiration, when the volume of the lungs increases, _______.

Breathing is regulated by _______.

Hemoglobin forms a weak bond with ________ to be transported in the blood.

Alveoli are coated by a thin film of _______, a substance that prevents the alveoli from collapsing.

All of the following pairs are synonymous except _______.

A 48 year old long-term care facility resident expresses concern that the cost of his care has used up his assets. For what program should the nurse suggest that the resident apply to cover the continued cost of living in a long-term care facility?

An 82 year old patient recovering from a hip replacement could be expected to move from the acute care hospital to which setting for rehabilitation?