A pulmonary embolism is a
A. valve failure of the right semilunar valve.
B. blockage of an arteriole in a lung.
C. right heart ischemic attack.
D. rapid heart rate impairing respiration.
Answer: B
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a) atrophy b) hyperplasia c) hypertrophy d) adhesion e) anorexia
Features of the submucosa include
A) blood, lymph vessels, a major nerve network, and Peyer's patches. B) blood and lymph vessels. C) blood, lymph vessels, and a major nerve network. D) a major nerve network. E) Peyer's patches.
Which of the following is involved in breaking up old erythrocytes and disposing of the cellular remains?
A. Stomach B. Heart C. Bone marrow D. Lungs E. Spleen
This nucleus controls muscular movement at the subconscious level.
A. Amygdaloid body B. Caudate nucleus C. Putamen D. Globus pallidus E. Claustrum