Which of the following clinical conditions is most likely to involve a minor salivary gland?

A. Mumps
B. Mucocele
C. Sialolith
D. Ranula
E. Goiter


Answer: B. Mucocele

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When the left ventricle contracts, the ________ valve closes and the ________ valve is pushed open

A) mitral; pulmonary B) mitral; aortic C) aortic; pulmonary D) right AV; pulmonary E) right AV; aortic

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Which of the following is NOT an aging effect on the respiratory system?

A. Vital capacity increases B. Respiratory diseases are more prevalent C. Mucociliary escalator is less efficient D. Gas exchange is less efficient

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Complete the following statement using the choices below. Air moves out of the lungs when the pressure inside the lungs is ________

A) equal to the pressure in the atmosphere B) less than the pressure in the atmosphere C) greater than the intra-alveolar pressure D) greater than the pressure in the atmosphere

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