The shock-absorbing pads between the vertebrae are formed of fibrocartilage
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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The marginal branch and posterior interventricular branch are branches of the
A) right coronary artery. B) left coronary artery. C) circumflex artery. D) coronary sinus. E) aorta.
Sarah is a type 1 diabetic. She recently refilled her prescription, but was given glucagon instead of insulin. After her first glucagon injection, which of the following is likely TRUE?
A. Increased triglyceride synthesis in adipose tissue B. Increased glucose uptake by muscle cells C. Decreased glycogenolysis in muscle D. Decreased gluconeogenesis in liver E. Increased glycogenolysis in liver
Your 86-year-old grandfather and you have been out in the midday heat of summer (92 degrees F). Your grandfather becomes dizzy and thinks that he might faint. He also appears to be confused about what is going on. What conclusion can you draw from this scenario?
A) He has had a stroke from lack of blood flow to the brain. B) His vitamin D3 deficiency has caused his blood calcium levels to drop to a dangerous low. C) He is having a heart attack. D) He has heat exhaustion, related to not being able to eliminate excess body heat. E) He has a bacterial infection related to a decrease in immune system function.
Which of the following abdominal segments is anterior and is the most inferior?
A) Umbilical region B) Iliac region C) Hypochondrial region D) Hypogastric region