If the phrenic nerve were cut, what would be a result?

A. Inability to flex the arm
B. Inability to extend the arm
C. Paralysis of the anterior neck muscles
D. Problems with breathing
E. Inability to flex the neck


D. Problems with breathing

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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An increase in dead space results in

A. a decrease in alveolar ventilation but an increase in pulmonary ventilation. B. increases in both alveolar and pulmonary ventilation. C. a decrease in alveolar ventilation but no change in pulmonary ventilation. D. decreases in both alveolar and pulmonary ventilation. E. an increase in alveolar ventilation but no change in pulmonary ventilation. F. an increase in alveolar ventilation but a decrease in pulmonary ventilation.

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The vasa recta is a specialized portion of the

A. glomerulus. B. afferent arteriole. C. efferent arteriole. D. peritubular capillary. E. interlobular artery.

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High-quality ________ proteins are those that provide all the essential amino acids

A) fibrous B) complete C) globular D) net E) incomplete

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