Which of the following statements best describes how coronary artery anastomoses might help a patient with coronary artery disease?

What will be an ideal response?


They provide alternate routes of blood flow when a vessel is blocked.

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Female orgasm is accompanied by peristaltic contractions of the uterine and vaginal walls and by rhythmic contractions of which of the following muscles?

A) internal oblique and erector spinae B) ischiocavernosus and internal oblique C) erector spinae and ischiocavernosus D) ischiocavernosus and bulbospongiosus E) bulbospongiosus and internal oblique

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A patient is complaining of pain and the doctor suspects appendicitis. In which quadrant is the pain located?

A. RUQ B. RLQ C. LUQ D. LLQ

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Which land cover category and associated country has experienced the greatest net loss due to deforestation?

a. Deciduous forest in Brazil b. Cropland and natural vegetation in Ukraine c. Shrublands in Russia d. Mixed forest in Korea

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The phrenic nerves arise from ________ plexus.

A. sacral B. lumbar C. cervical D. brachial

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