Which of the following complications is likely with untreated Ludwig's angina?
A. Abducens nerve paralysis
B. Meningitis
C. Respiratory obstruction
D. Sinus perforation
E. Double vision
Answer: C. Respiratory obstruction
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A. Voluntary B. Striated C. Smooth D. Skeletal
The energy equivalent of O2 is
a. 4.8 kilocalories of energy liberated per liter of O2 consumed b. used to indirectly measure the metabolic rate c. the energy required to raise 1 gm of H2O 1?C d. both a and b e. all of the above
The nodes of Ranvier are formed by the open patches of axon when oligodendrocytes wrap themselves "jelly roll fashion" around the axon
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Consider the difference between lifting a light pad of paper versus a heavy textbook. The primary way the level of force of muscle contraction is controlled is by
A. activating different regions of the muscle. B. recruiting a different number of motor units. C. activating the motor units at a different frequency. D. altering the number of crossbridges each individual fiber uses.