What is the term for the potential space between the visceral and parietal pleura?

A. pericardial cavity
B. thoracic cavity
C. pleural cavity
D. mediatinum


Answer: C

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A) diplopia. B) astigmatism. C) presbyopia. D) myopia.

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The chronic tightness and fibrous buildup that occurs in a muscle as a result of being held in a shortened position for an extended period of time; total immobilization can eventually lead to the reabsorption of sacromeres

What will be an ideal response?

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Conducting regularly scheduled ________ will reveal any violations relating to billing and claims

a. department meetings b. audits c. searches of desks d. interrogations

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The nervous system has two divisions: voluntary and involuntary

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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