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Describe the structure of the alveoli. Make sure to indicate the main type of epithelial tissue found here, the process that occurs here, and at least two cell types and their function.

An infant uses _______ to suckle milk from their mother.

The Rule of Four is a rule that indicates that at least 4 of the jurors need to agree in order to have a verdict in a civil case.

Pseudostratified columnar epithelial tissue is found in the _________.

The main site of nutrient absorption in the human body is the ________.

The exit from the stomach, that also begins neutralizing chyme as it enters the intestine, is the _________.

The remainder of the questions are based off of the information below. Make sure to use the information from this case study, and what you have learned in class, to completely answer the questions. On Halloween a 47 year old woman named Tiffany arrived at the hospital with sharp shooting pains in her abdomen, vomiting, and a 101 degree fever. When she arrived she told the doctor she had been eating a large amount of candy all night and drinking wine and that she assumed she just ate and drank too much. Upon palpating her abdomen, the doctor noticed tenderness and pain were focused in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen. The doctor followed up with more questions about the woman’s diet and discovered that she frequently ate fried foods, and that it was common for her to feel uncomfortable after a fatty meal. The doctor suspected a gallstone and ordered an abdominal ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis.   What is the function of the gallbladder? Why would a gallstone be more likely to cause pain and discomfort after a fatty meal than under normal circumstances?

The primary site of chemical digestion is the __________.

Teeth designed for crushing and grinding are _________.

The doctor told Tiffany that if the ultrasound indicated gallbladder disease they would recommend surgery. The doctor explained to her that she would be okay and could live without a gallbladder. Briefly explain why Tiffany could live without a gallbladder and what dietary changes she would have to make after her gallbladder was removed and why.