The __________ is the weight bearing portion of the vertebra.

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


body or centrum

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The term ________ describes the result from an injury that permits air to leak into the intrapleural space

A) pleurisy B) pneumonia C) pneumothorax D) pulmonary edema E) emphysema

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The pulmonary circulation carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the body tissues

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The action of the tibialis anterior is to

a. dorsiflex the ankle and invert the foot b. plantar flex the ankle and evert the foot c. adduct the foot

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In addition to secreting hormones, the pancreas also produces

A. pancreatic juice. B. white blood cells. C. prostaglandins. D. sodium chloride. E. endorphins.

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