The first seven pairs of ribs, or true ribs, are attached directly to the sternum through pieces of cartilage called ________ cartilage. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


costal
The true ribs attach directly to the sternum through costal cartilage.

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A) Administer aspirin, monitor the patient, and transport B) Turn down the oxygen to 2 lpm, monitor, and transport C) Administer the patient's MDI and transport her to the hospital D) Assist the patient is trying her husband's nitroglycerin

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Mad cow disease is also known as:

A. avian influenza B. bovine spongiform encephalopathy C. SARS D. Ebola

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