The pharynx connects to the trachea via the ____

a. esophagus
b. larynx
c. bronchus
d. glottis


Answer : b. larynx

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The partial pressure of oxygen decreases at high altitude because the amount of oxygen in the air is decreased.

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

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Neurotransmitters are synthesized in the cell body, then transported in vesicles to the axon terminals using __________

Fill in the blank with correct words.

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One of your patients is about to undergo emergency surgery to repair an upper abdominal aortic aneurysm. You explain to your patient that there is a distinct risk that when he awakes from surgery, the lower half of his body will be paralyzed

The most likely reason for this is that: A) the anesthesiologist will incorrectly inject the anesthetic fluid into the spinal cord instead of into the lumbar cistern. B) the surgeon will accidentally cut into the spinal cord. C) ligation of the aorta will interrupt blood flow to the great anterior medullary artery (of Adamkiewicz). D) access to the aorta requires partial transaction of the lumbosacral trunk. E) during surgery venous thrombosis may result in a stroke.

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