The flexor reflex
A) prevents a muscle from overstretching.
B) prevents a muscle from generating damaging tension.
C) moves a limb away from a painful stimulus.
D) usually depends on cranial neurons.
E) is an example of a monosynaptic reflex.
Answer: C
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The anterior pituitary
a. is also known as the adenohypophysis. b. is composed primarily of nervous tissue. c. primarily secretes tropic hormones. d. both (a) and (c) above. e. all of these answers.
Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
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Complete the following statement using the choices below. Air moves out of the lungs when the pressure inside the lungs is ________
A) equal to the pressure in the atmosphere B) less than the pressure in the atmosphere C) greater than the intra-alveolar pressure D) greater than the pressure in the atmosphere
Which of the following interventions would the paramedic LEAST likely perform on a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis?
A) Insulin administration B) Endotracheal intubation C) Sodium bicarbonate administration D) Infusion of 1 to 2 L of normal saline