Papillary muscles prevent the AV valves from prolapsing (bulging) excessively into the atria when the ventricles contract.

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


True

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What will be an ideal response?

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A) infraspinous fossa B) coracoid process C) acromion D) glenoid cavity

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A total transection of the cord in the thoracic region would result in:

A. monoplegia B. hemiplegia C. paraplegia D. quadriplegia E. death from respiratory arrest

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A. gonadotropic hormones. B. sex hormones. C. only in females. D. All apply.

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