The diaphragm ________

A) originates and inserts on the ribs
B) is the primary muscle of respiration
C) elevates the ribs
D) depresses the ribs


B

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The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is able to cause widespread immunodeficiency because ________.

A. the HIV virus blocks the activation of the complement system B. the HIV virus interferes with activation of both B cells and T cells C. the HIV virus infiltrates the cells responsible for innate immunity, the first line of defense against pathogens D. through infection of T cells, HIV prevents the product of antibodies against the virus

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Each of the following statements concerning oogenesis is true, except that

What will be an ideal response?

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Inborn or intrinsic reflexes are ________

A) involuntary, yet may be modified by learned behavior B) always mediated by the brain C) autonomic only D) rapid, predictable, and can be learned responses

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For a diagnosis of hypertension, a patient must have

A) a systolic pressure above 140 mm Hg. B) a diastolic pressure below 80 mm Hg. C) a diastolic pressure above 90 mm Hg. D) a systolic pressure above 120 mm Hg. E) a systolic pressure above 140 mm Hg or a diastolic pressure above 90 mm Hg.

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