Apart from Signing the Declaration of Independence,what Was Physician Benjamin

question 10

Multiple Choice

Apart from signing the Declaration of Independence,what was physician Benjamin Rush the first to do?

• A)produce bourbon whiskey
• B)refer to alcohol addiction as a disease
• C)recommend brandy after meals to aid digestion
• D)suggest that red wine reduces the risk of heart attacks

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Definitions:

Trachea

A large tube in the respiratory system that connects the larynx to the bronchi, allowing air passage to the lungs.

Terminal Bronchioles

The smallest air passageways in the lungs before the alveolar ducts and alveoli, involved in conducting air to the gas exchange sites.

Pleural Fluid

A liquid that fills the space between the layers of the pleura, the membrane surrounding the lungs, acting as a lubricant.

Parietal Pleura

The part of the pleura that lines the inner surface of the chest wall and diaphragm, playing a role in the breathing process.