Which adjective reflects the relationship between the heart and the chest cavity?
A) thoracic
B) cardiothoracic
C) cardiac
D) mediastinal
B
Explanation: A) This only refers to the chest cavity.
B) Correct! Cardi/o- means "heart," thorac/o- means "chest; thorax."
C) This only refers to the heart.
D) This does not refer to the heart or the chest cavity.
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b. involve the Golgi tendon organ. a. involve the neuro-spindles. c. result in muscle relaxation. d. result in muscle contraction.
Write the correct meaning for CHO:
What will be an ideal response?
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A. creation of ketone bodies. B. height. C. blood sugar levels. D. weight. E. development of sex organs.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)