What organ lies beneath McBurney's point?

A) appendix B) descending colon C) gall bladder D) liver


Answer: A

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If the vagal nerves to the heart were cut, the result would be that ________

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Near the carotid sinus,

A) the common carotid divides into an internal and an external branch. B) the internal carotids fuse with the vertebral arteries. C) the external carotid forms the internal carotid. D) veins and arteries form anastomoses. E) the aorta gives rise to the common carotids.

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Often when a person with osteoporosis "falls and breaks a hip," the fall actually occurs as a result of the hip fracture.

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

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