Lungs * The primary function of the lungs is to facilitate gas exchange between the body and the external environment. * The lungs occupy most of the [thoracic cage: ](/term/gross-anatomy/thoracic-cage)* The apex of the lung, its most superior p

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Lungs * The primary function of the lungs is to facilitate gas exchange between the body and the external environment. * The lungs occupy most of the [thoracic cage: ](/term/gross-anatomy/thoracic-cage)* The apex of the lung, its most superior p
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Erythropoiesis is the process of erythrocyte development
> **Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)** * ***COPD*** is characterized by ***chronic, progressive, irreversible air flow obstruction*** – Leads to [high lung volumes](/term/physiology/lung-volumes-capacities) (functional residual cap
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FATTY ACID BIOSYNTHESIS * Occurs in the liver and adipose tissue (cytosol) * After a carbohydrate-rich meal (high insulin:glucagon ratio) * Not just reverse of beta-oxidation: distinct enzymes and compartments Reactions 1. Citrate Shuttle 2. Ma
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*Peristalsis* Uni-directional propulsion of digested food forward through the digestive tract. * Activated following a meal (postprandial). * Rhythmic, alternating contractions of the circular and longitudinal [smooth muscle](/term/histology/small
Review Peristalsis and Segmentation in the Small Intestine