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In addition to the normal secretions by the stomach, infants produce __________.

Contraction of the diaphragm ________ intra-alveolar pressure resulting in ________.

The _______ receives blood from the pulmonary veins.

An increase in the volume of the thoracic cavity _________ the intra-alveolar pressure, which causes __________.

As fatty acids are absorbed, the resulting fat molecules are coated in protein for what reason?

________ and the smaller air passageways are not lined with ciliated mucosae and cannot effectively remove the inhaled particles.

The hollow space inside of the digestive tract is the ________.

__________ is the formation of fatty deposits along the tunica intima of arterial walls.

The __________ serves as a center for receiving and integrating sensory input and sending nerve impulses to another respiratory center to make necessary changes in the breathing pattern.

Much of the mucus in the mouth comes from the _____________ salivary gland under the tongue.