The skeleton can be divided into two main groups of bones. Name the groups and give the number of bones in each group

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The two main groups of bones are the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. There are 80 bones in the axial skeleton and 126 bones in the appendicular skeleton.

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How does an aerobic exercise program specifically help prevent the incidence of stroke?

A. It helps by decreasing the stroke volume. B. It helps by lowering the blood pressure. C. It helps by decreasing the number of functional capillaries. D. It helps by reducing the oxygen content in the blood. E. It helps by decreasing the resting heart rate.

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Guillain-Barré syndrome occurs when there are not enough neurotransmitters at the synapse between two nerves. 2. An astrocytoma is a tumor of the brain or spinal cord. 3. A meningocele means that the spinal cord and meninges are protruding through a gap in the vertebral column. 4. A subdural hematoma is bleeding within the meninges after they are torn by trauma. 5. Shingles consists of painful blisters along the spinal cord.

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A medical term that means surgically break a joint is ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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____________________ is the nonspecific response of the body to any demands made upon it

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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