Loss of heat in the form of infrared waves is termed ________.

A) radiation
B) convection
C) conduction
D) evaporation


A) radiation

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The patella serves as a _________by improving the angle of pull with the result being a greater mechanical advantage for the quadriceps during knee ___________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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In examining a male patient you place your finger in his superficial inguinal ring and ask him to cough. You then feel a sudden impulse medial to your finger. You conclude that your patient most likely has:

A) a femoral hernia. B) a direct inguinal hernia. C) an undescended testis. D) a supravesical hernia. E) testicular cancer. Ans: B

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Which type of anti-inflammatory drug category has the greatest amount of anti-inflammatory effects? a. Glucocorticoid drugs, because they block phospholipase, which occurs first in the inflammatory pathway. b. NSAIDs, because they block cyclooxygenase, which occurs first in the inflammatory pathway

c. Antihistamines, because they block histamine, which is the only inflammatory mediator. d. All of the categories work equally.

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Label P represents which structure(s)?

A) myenteric plexus B) artery and vein C) lymphatic vessel D) submucosal plexus E) mucosal glands

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