Which of the following is the name of the second cervical vertebra?
a. axis c. atlas
b. cervix d. coccyx
A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following occurs during endochondral ossification?
A) Osteoblasts secrete the organic component of the matrix. B) The bone grows in length. C) Blood vessels enter the spaces between bone spicules to supply the growing tissues. D) Osteoblasts differentiate within a mesenchymal or fibrous connective tissue. E) None of the answers are correct.
The percent of hemoglobin saturation
a. decreases as PO2 increases. b. decreases as PCO2 increases. c. decreases as H+ decreases. d. decreases as body temperature decreases. e. none of these answers.
A patient is being evaluated for possible breast cancer. Which of the following genetic conditions would indicate the greatest increase risk?
a. Mother developed breast cancer b. Mother had smoked when she was a child c. Paternal aunt has breast cancer d. Paternal grandmother has breast cancer