Principles of Anatomy & Physiology

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10 Point Questions? Respiratory System?

Got this huge assignment done and I got 4/5 of it done except for these questions. Any help, would be greatly appreciated. I give 10 points.

Breathing and Respiratory
1.) The attraction of water molecules for one another creates a force called________. This force is made possible in the lungs by the protein called_______.
2. If the pressure inside the lungs decreases, air is pushed in the airways by________
3.) The weight of air causes a force called_______
4.) The weight of air at sea level is sufficient to support a column of mercury in a tube _____ mm high.
5.) When the diapragm contract, pressure inside the thoracic cavity_________
6.) The ribs are raised by the contraction of the ________
7.) The pressure between the pleural membranes is usually _____ than atmospheric air.

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