All of the Following Statements Regarding the Root Alveol/o Are

question 12

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements regarding the root alveol/o are true EXCEPT

• A) It comes from the Latin word meaning hollow or cavity.
• B) It is a term that is part of the upper respiratory system.
• C) It refers to the alveolus, which means air sac.
• D) The body has two main types: pulmonary and dental.
• E) They are tiny balloon-like structures surrounded by small blood vessels at the end of the bronchioles.

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Definitions:

Severed Spinal Cord

A complete cut or transection of the spinal cord, resulting in a loss of communication between the brain and the body parts below the injury level, often leading to paralysis.

Knee-Jerk Response

An immediate, automatic reaction to a situation, without taking the time to think through the consequences.

Botulin Poisoning

A serious illness caused by botulinum toxin, which can result in muscle paralysis and is often linked to improperly preserved or canned food.

Endocrine System

The body’s “slow” chemical communication system; a set of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream.