The abnormal protrusion of the small intestine through a weak point in the muscle of the abdominal wall is called a ________
A) hyperextension
B) sprain
C) pulled muscle
D) hernia
D
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The primary function of the lymphatic system is
A) the transport of hormones. B) circulation of nutrients and dissolved gases. C) defending the body against both external and internal threats. D) the production and distribution of plasma proteins. E) the production and maturation of leukocytes.
The pulse pressure is the
a. difference between the systolic and diastolic pressures b. average pressure throughout the cardiac cycle c. maximum pressure exerted in the arteries d. minimum pressure exerted in the arteries e. change in pressure that can be felt in an artery due to shutting of the aortic valve
Dopamine's action in the caudate and putamen will _____ activity in the globus pallidus internal (GPi) as a result of _______
A. decrease; activation of the direct pathway and inhibition of the indirect pathway B. decrease; inhibition of the direct pathway and activation of the indirect pathway C. increase; activation of the direct pathway and inhibition of the indirect pathway D. increase; inhibition of the direct pathway and activation of the indirect pathway E. decrease; inhibition of both direct and indirect pathways
In some neonates the foramen ovale does not close to form the fossa ovalis. This would be called a(n) _____
A. mutation B. congenital disorder C. teratogen D. genetic anomaly