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krzymel

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A progressive and disabling disease involving destruction of the alveoli is known as __________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

How does insulin work?


josephsuarez

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

emphysema

Answer to Question 2

It acts as a facilitator of diffusion allowing cells to draw glucose from the blood.


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