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Which of the following would stimulate erythropoiesis?

A patient with inflammation in their lungs would experience, the distance between the alveolar air space and capillary bed is __________, causing gases to diffuse __________ between them.

Complete the following statement using the choices below. Air moves into of the lungs when the pressure inside the lungs is ________.

The terminus of the respiratory structures, main site of gas exchange in the lungs is the ________.

Proteins found in the blood that can stick to pathogens to make them more visible to the immune system in a process called opsinization. 

Ernest Hemingway was once challenged to write and entire novel in 6 words. It’s been a literary challenge ever since. In six words: sum up this entire unit.  (Be creative, humor is appreciated).

All of the following are distribution functions of blood EXCEPT:

Which of the following can be expected with polycythemia:

Breathing in as much air as possible after normal tidal inhalation is termed:

Water imbalances can have significant effects on our normal functioning (homeostasis). Answer the following questions on the types of water imbalances. Dehydration: is this a hypertonic, isotonic or hypotonic imbalance? would you expect to see an increase or decrease in the hormone renin? would you expect to see an increase or decrease in the hormone ADH?