The laryngeal cartilage associated with the bifurcation of the pharynx into the trachea and esophagus is known as the cricoid.

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


True

Rationale: See the subsection “Cricoid Cartilage” in the section “Larynx.”

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A. an overgrowth of the stomach wall that narrows the opening between the esophagus and stomach. B. an abnormally large peptic ulcer near the opening of the esophagus into the stomach. C. a genetic defect resulting in the absence of the pyloris. D. overgrowth of muscle that blocked the passageway from the stomach to the small intestine.

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Explain the function of sodium-potassium ion pumps

A) They generate ATP for the cell during the electron transport chain when hydrogen ions move in a process known as chemiosmosis. B) The sodium-potassium ion pump binds acetylcholine across the synaptic cleft to generate an action potential at the sarcolemma. C) The sodium-potassium ion pump allows facilitated diffusion of potassium during the repolarization of a muscle cell. D) The sodium-potassium ion pump allows facilitated diffusion of sodium during the depolarization of a muscle cell. E) The sodium-potassium ion pump maintains the resting membrane potential of a cell by exporting three sodium ions out in exchange for two potassium ions entering the cell.

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Which of the following quantities is calculated the same as pressure?

A. stress B. strain C. shear D. tension

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The kidneys keep the urine volume and composition essentially constant

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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