What is the difference between a wet-barrel and a dry-barrel fire hydrant?

What will be an ideal response?


A wet-barrel hydrant has water in the hydrant at all times. A dry-barrel hydrant only contains water during operation.

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Which muscle is the antagonistic muscle of trapezius?

a. Serratus anterior b. Pectoralis major c. Pectoralis minor d. Both a and c

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If fluoride is ingested, what can occur?

A) Nausea and vomiting B) Hives C) Feverish chills D) Numbness of the oral mucosa

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The category of Medicaid recipients who receive the largest amount of funding is

A) the disabled B) the elderly C) adults D) children

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An anticholinergic agent used for long-term treatment of bronchial spasms is:

A) ipratropium bromide B) flunisolide C) rifampin D) epinephrine

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