A clot from a distant site can travel to the brain resulting in arterial blockage and a consequent cerebrovascular accident (stroke). In this particular situation we would say that the stroke was caused by a(n)
A. embolus.
B. hemorrhage.
C. thrombus.
D. hematoma.
E. bacteremia.
Answer: A. embolus.
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A. vitamin A. B. vitamin C. C. vitamin D. D. vitamin K. E. vitamin E.
The only direct connection between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton is where the
A) clavicle articulates with the humerus. B) clavicle articulates with the manubrium of the sternum. C) coxal bones articulate with the femur. D) vertebral column articulates with the sacrum. E) clavicle articulates with the xiphoid process.
The curved upper surface of an aerofoil of the wing of an airplane or a bird is critical in generating
A) Drag. B) Lift. C) Angular momentum. D) Thrust.
The TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is composed of the upper condyle of the mandible, which fits into the temporal bone. These two surfaces exist in a capsule and are surrounded by a thin membrane that secretes a lubricating fluid. This means that the TMJ is a fibrous joint.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)