The respiratory pump is one of the primary means of moving blood through the veins and back towards the heart.

a. true
b. false


Answer: a. true

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The pulse of a long-distance runner is measured by a doctor. Their heart rate is 53 bpm. This heart rate demonstrates a type of arrhythmia called ________.

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

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Which of the following muscles is in the medial compartment of the thigh?

A. Semimembranosus B. Soleus C. Vastus medialis D. Piriformis E. Adductor longus

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