The majority of the carbon dioxide (about 70%) that is transported through the body is carried:

Systemic lupus is best defined as:

Pleural fluid associated with the lungs is important because it:

Functions of the spleen include all of those listed below except for:

The ________________________ is best described as a cylindrical tube that connects the larynx and the primary bronchi.

The redness and swelling that develops in an injured tissue during inflammation is caused by:

Which of the following statements is true regarding pulmonary ventilation?

In the larynx, the ____________________ cartilage sits atop and is anchored to the trachea.

In the trachea, cilia and goblet cells are found in the _________________________ layer.

________________________ refers to the air that fills respiratory passageways but never contributes to gas exchange in the alveoli.