All of the following factors would increase a person's respiratory rate, EXCEPT:

A) narcotic analgesic use.
B) increased metabolism.
C) the use of amphetamines.
D) a rise in body temperature.


Answer: A) narcotic analgesic use.

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This figure shows the muscles of facial expression. What muscle does number 8 indicate?

A.   Mentalis B.   Levator labii superioris C.   Risorius D.   Sternocleidomastoid E.   Depressor labii inferioris

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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