The condition known as a "fractured hip" is most often a break in the femur. Where is the femur particularly susceptible to a fracture?
A. Head
B. Neck
C. Acetabulum
D. Greater trochanter
Answer: B. Neck
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Pitch discrimination depends on the shape and properties of the ____
a. basilar membrane b. ossicles c. stereocilia d. microvilli e. inner hair cells
Hemoglobin's affinity for CO is 2 times that of its affinity for O2
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which statement is incorrect?
a. The "iodide pump" of the follicular cells is important for thyroid hormone production. b. Thyroid hormones are formed within a much larger molecule called thyroglobulin. c. Thyroid hormone synthesis is greatly stimulated by the presence of TSH. d. A two-hour supply of thyroid hormone is stored in the lumen of the thyroid follicles. e. The coupling of two DIT molecules yields thyroxine.