The serous membrane in contact with the lung is the:

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Question 1 of 5

The serous membrane in contact with the lung is the:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Visceral pleura (D) contacts the lung. Parietal pleura (A) lines the chest, others (B, C) are fictional.

Question 2 of 5

The basic inspiratory and expiratory centers are located in the:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Respiratory centers are in the medulla oblongata (B). Lungs (A) breathe, bodies (C) sense, pons (D) modulates.

Question 3 of 5

Expiration is usually passive and occurs with the cessation of inspiratory contractions.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: True (A): Quiet expiration is passive, from elastic recoil after inspiratory muscles relax. False (B) is incorrect.

Question 4 of 5

Hyperventilation may cause body fluids to become more acidic.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: False (B): Hyperventilation lowers P_CO₂, raising pH (alkalosis), not acidity. True (A) is incorrect.

Question 5 of 5

The release of O₂ from hemoglobin is termed oxygenation.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: False (B): Oxygenation is O₂ binding to hemoglobin; release is deoxygenation. True (A) is incorrect.

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