What structure is present on the second cervical vertebra (C2 or axis) that allows you to rotate your neck to say "no"?
A) dens (odontoid process) B) posterior tubercle
C) transverse ligament D) body
Answer: A
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A) a young male. B) a young female. C) an elderly male. D) an elderly female. E) an infant male.
The nurse is preparing to admit a 7-year-old child with pulmonary edema. What clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to observe? (Select all that apply.)
a. Fever b. Bradycardia c. Diaphoresis d. Pink frothy sputum e. Respiratory crackles
Neuroglial cells are
A) supporting cells around the neurons. B) cells that conduct electrical impulses. C) found outside of the nervous system, whereas neurons are found within the nervous system. D) specialized cells in nervous tissue for contraction. E) for lining of serous membranes.
What is the function of the inferior colliculi?
A. Control of pain awareness B. Visual tracking of moving objects C. Auditory reflexes, such as a startle response to a loud noise D. Regulation of rate and force of the heartbeat E. Improvement of motor function by suppression of unwanted contractions