Which of the following is most important in preventing choking?

A. Extrinsic muscles of the larynx
B. Glottis
C. Epiglottis
D. Soft palate
E. Vocal folds


C. Epiglottis

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

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The major targets of growth hormone are ________.

A) the blood vessels B) the adrenal glands C) the liver D) bones and skeletal muscles

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Which of the following is/are found in all cells of excitable and nonexcitable tissues?

a. a threshold potential b. a resting membrane potential c. gated ion channels d. all of the above characteristics e. mechanically-gated channels

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How do most water-soluble hormones travel in the bloodstream?

A. attached to proteins B. attached to carbohydrates C. attached to amino acids D. as free hormones

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