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maychende

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on: Jun 26, 2018
A chronic pulmonary disease in which the alveoli become distended and the alveolar walls become damaged is ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of muscles?
 
  A) Movement
  B) Posture
  C) Heat production
  D) Internal organ protection


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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

emphysema

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: D) Correct. The muscles are responsible for posture, movement, and heat production while the skeleton protects the internal organs.


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Gracias!

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