An individual presents to the ER with a pneumothorax. The patient is unable to inflate the affected lung because the transpulmonary pressure has decreased.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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List the three accessory glands of the male reproductive system and describe their function.
What will be an ideal response?
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The pharyngeal phase of swallowing is a voluntary process that is controlled by the cerebral cortex.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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When a clot is no longer needed, fibrin is dissolved by ________
A) prothrombin B) thromboplastin C) plasmin D) platelet-derived growth factor E) kallikrein
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Henry has a thrombus just beyond where the vertebral arteries join on the base of the pons. Which vessel is affected?
A. Basilar artery B. Dural sinuses C. Cranial artery D. None of the choices are correct.
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