Which of the following is only found on the axis vertebra?

A. Transverse foramen
B. Spinous process
C. Dens (odontoid process)
D. Vertebral arch
E. Superior articular facet


C. Dens (odontoid process)

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A) It allows rotation at the ankle joint. B) It participates in the hinge action at the knee joint. C) It participates in rotational action at the knee joint. D) It is completely useless and should be removed. E) It articulates both proximally and distally with the tibia.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Explain why the atoms of inert elements do not react with one another or combine with atoms of other elements

A) Atoms of inert elements are nonreactive because the innermost electron shell contains the maximum number of electrons possible. B) Atoms of inert elements are nonreactive because the innermost electron shell contains the minimum number of electrons possible. C) Atoms of inert elements are nonreactive because the outermost electron shell (valence shell) contains the maximum number of electrons possible. D) Atoms of inert elements are nonreactive because the outermost electron shell (valence shell) contains the minimum number of electrons possible. E) Atoms of inert elements are nonreactive because the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons.

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The two hormones released from the posterior pituitary are

A.  oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone. B.  thyrotropin-releasing hormone and corticotropin-releasing hormone. C.  prolactin and growth hormone. D.  prolactin and vasopressin. E.  follicle-stimulating hormone and leutenizing hormone.

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