Which of the following membranes lines body cavities that are open to the exterior?
A) pleura
B) synovial
C) cutaneous
D) mucous
E) serous
D
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Which of the following movements occurs at the radioulnar joint?
A. Supination B. Flexion of the elbow C. Hyperextension of the elbow D. Arm flexion E. Wrist flexion
________ is a condition in which there is air inside the thoracic cavity and outside of the lungs.
A. Pleuritis B. Pleurisy C. Pneumothorax D. Hemothorax
Why does a splenectomy lead to an increased risk of septicemia?
A. The spleen is a huge reservoir of monocytes. B. It can cause excessive phagocytosis of the formed elements. C. The spleen is pulpy and vascular, causing it to bleed easily. D. The spleen has a delicate capsule that is difficult to surgically repair.
The ________ begins with capillaries in the abdominal viscera and ends with capillaries in the liver.
A. splenic system B. hepatic portal system C. celiac system D. superior mesenteric system E. hepatic vein