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Differentiate between type I and type II cells of the lungs.
A. The type I cells secrete surfactant and the type II cells will give rise to bronchiolar smooth muscle cells.
The type I cells secrete surfactant and the type II cells will give rise to bronchiolar smooth muscle cells: type I cells do not secrete surfactant, and type II cells do not give rise to bronchiolar smooth muscle.
B. The type I cells form alveolar walls and the type II cells secrete surfactant.
The type I cells form alveolar walls and the type II cells secrete surfactant: type I pneumocytes are thin squamous cells forming most of the alveolar surface for gas exchange; type II pneumocytes secrete surfactant and can proliferate/differentiate into type I cells.
C. Both type I and type Il cells produce surfactant.
Both type I and type II cells produce surfactant: only type II pneumocytes produce surfactant; type I do not.
D. The type I cells produce cartilage for larger airways and the type II cells give rise to the ciliated cells lining the trachea.
The type I cells produce cartilage for larger airways and the type II cells give rise to the ciliated cells lining the trachea: neither pneumocyte type produces cartilage or airway ciliated cells; those are separate tissues/cell lineages.
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Full Explanation
A. The type I cells secrete surfactant and the type II cells will give rise to bronchiolar smooth muscle cells: type I cells do not secrete surfactant, and type II cells do not give rise to bronchiolar smooth muscle.
B. The type I cells form alveolar walls and the type II cells secrete surfactant: type I pneumocytes are thin squamous cells forming most of the alveolar surface for gas exchange; type II pneumocytes secrete surfactant and can proliferate/differentiate into type I cells.
C. Both type I and type II cells produce surfactant: only type II pneumocytes produce surfactant; type I do not.
D. The type I cells produce cartilage for larger airways and the type II cells give rise to the ciliated cells lining the trachea: neither pneumocyte type produces cartilage or airway ciliated cells; those are separate tissues/cell lineages.
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Which of the following processes produces ATP?
A. cellular respiration
Cellular respiration: Cellular respiration (glycolysis, Krebs cycle, oxidative phosphorylation) produces ATP
B. external respiration
External respiration: External respiration is gas exchange between lungs and blood, not the ATP-producing biochemical process
C. ventilation
Ventilation: Ventilation (breathing) moves air in/out of lungs but does not itself synthesize ATP
D. internal respiration
Internal respiration: Internal respiration is gas exchange between blood and tissues, not the intracellular ATP-producing pathways
Full Explanation
A. Cellular respiration: Cellular respiration (glycolysis, Krebs cycle, oxidative phosphorylation) produces ATP
B. External respiration: External respiration is gas exchange between lungs and blood, not the ATP-producing biochemical process
C. Ventilation: Ventilation (breathing) moves air in/out of lungs but does not itself synthesize ATP
D. Internal respiration: Internal respiration is gas exchange between blood and tissues, not the intracellular ATP-producing pathways
The three major cartilages of the larynx include the thyroid cartilage, the cricoid cartilage, and the
Full Explanation
A. Glottal: The glottis refers to the vocal apparatus/opening, not a cartilage
B. Tracheal: Tracheal cartilage are rings of the trachea, not one of the three major laryngeal cartilages
C. Epiglottal: The epiglottic (epiglottal) cartilage forms the epiglottis, and along with thyroid and cricoid cartilages is considered a major laryngeal cartilage -correct (choice corresponds to epiglottic cartilage).
D. Hyoidal: The hyoid is a bone (not one of the larynx’s three major cartilages) that supports the larynx
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A. Bound to the globin portion of hemoglobin
Bound to the globin portion of hemoglobin: Oxygen binds the heme (iron) portion, not the globin protein chains
B. Dissolved in the plasma
Dissolved in the plasma: Only a small fraction (~1.5%) of O₂ is dissolved in plasma
C. Bound to the heme portion of hemoglobin
Bound to the heme portion of hemoglobin: Most O₂ (~98–99%) is carried as oxyhemoglobin bound to heme iron
D. In the form of bicarbonate and water
In the form of bicarbonate and water: Bicarbonate transport applies to CO₂, not O₂
Full Explanation
A. Bound to the globin portion of hemoglobin: Oxygen binds the heme (iron) portion, not the globin protein chains
B. Dissolved in the plasma: Only a small fraction (~1.5%) of O₂ is dissolved in plasma
C. Bound to the heme portion of hemoglobin: Most O₂ (~98–99%) is carried as oxyhemoglobin bound to heme iron
D. In the form of bicarbonate and water: Bicarbonate transport applies to CO₂, not O₂