The ________________________________________ is the only endocrine gland that can be palpated
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
thyroid
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What is the purpose of the three ankle ligaments on the outside of the foot?
A. Providing a place to grow pedal cartilage B. Giving form to the bony skeleton of the foot C. Preventing athletic sports injuries to the foot D. Holding together freely moving ankle joints
What is the function of lymphatic vessels?
A) The function of lymphatic vessels is to transport blood throughout peripheral tissues of the body. B) The function of lymphatic vessels is to provide a site for lymphocyte maturation. C) The function of lymphatic vessels is to transport lymph from peripheral tissues to the venous system. D) The function of lymphatic vessels is to detect pathogens before they reach the vital organs of the trunk and to help filter the lymph. E) The function of lymphatic vessels is to produce hormones that help the development of functional T cells.
Which of the following statements about the functions of the paranasal sinuses is false?
A) They provide an extensive area of mucous epithelium. B) They make skull bones lighter. C) The mucus they secrete enters the nasal cavities. D) They support cilia that move the mucus. E) They create a protected space for blood vessels and nerves.
What is the name for the thick, projecting ridge of bone on the posterior aspect of the scapula?
A) coracoid process B) acromion C) scapular spine D) supraspinous fossa