An elderly woman with pronounced kyphosis suffers a hip fracture. What type of fracture is most likely?

A. Stress fracture
B. Pathologic fracture
C. Closed reduction fracture
D. Fragmentary fracture
E. Uncomplicated fracture


B. Pathologic fracture

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A) afferent B) autonomic C) somatic D) sympathetic

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This figure shows a renal corpuscle. What structure does number 1 indicate? A. Distal convoluted tubule

A. Distal convoluted tubule B. Glomerulus C. Afferent arteriole D. Proximal convoluted tubule E. Efferent arteriole

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The thyroid gland stores enough thyroid hormone to supply the body's needs for several months

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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