The elderly often rely on their ________ for breathing
a. diaphragm
b. ribs
c. bronchi
d. visceral pleura
a
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Which muscle should be investigated for trigger point activities when the individual reports pain in the lateral popliteal and knee joint regions due to side sleeping?
a. Vastus lateralis b. Vastus intermedius c. Vastus femoris d. Vastus medialis
What is the primary pathophysiologic mechanism in alveolar hypoventilation?
a. Decreased minute ventilation b. Increased ventilation/perfusion ratio c. Decreased venous admixture d. Decreased inspired oxygen pressure
Which of the following describes the function of cilia?
A. Tiny structures in the airways that trap and hold foreign material B. Composed of macrophages and destroy inhaled pathogens C. Tiny hair-like structures in the airways that push mucus toward the pharynx D. Flap-like structures that close off the larynx during swallowing E. Mucus-secreting cells in the lower bronchial tree
The salivary glands located in the floor of the mouth just inside the surface of the mandible are the ________ glands.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).