Curvatures of the spine serve the body by ________
A) applying greater pressure to the intervertebral disks preventing them from slipping
B) providing space for soft organs in the various body cavities
C) giving additional springiness and flexibility to the spine which absorbs shock
D) limiting the flexibility of the spine and preventing hyperextension
C
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A. mediolateral B. anteroposterior C. longitudinal D. horizontal
The electron transport system:
a. occurs in the mitochondria b. follows the citric acid cycle c. follows glycolysis d. both A and B above
This figure shows the bones of the ankle and foot. The bone indicated by number 4 is the
A. lateral cuneiform. B. intermediate cuneiform. C. navicular. D. medial cuneiform. E. talus.
Which of the following represents the amount of oxygen that is necessary for the body to recover from anaerobic respiration?
A) creatine phosphate utilization period B) oxygen overload C) oxygen debt D) aerobic respiration