Complete dislocation of the knee is rare because
A) the knee is protected by the patella.
B) the femur articulates with the tibia at the knee.
C) the knee contains seven major ligaments.
D) the knee contains fat pads to absorb shocks.
E) the knee is extremely resilient.
C
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A) temperature B) muscle tone C) respiration D) heart rate
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?
A. Carbonic anhydrase is released from RBCs during hyperventilation B. Hyperventilation increases blood pH C. Increased pCO2 stimulates chemoreceptor reflex to activate the inspiratory area D. Hypoventilation decreases blood pH
Explain the equation R ? 1/r4
A) Radius is equal to the 4th power of the resistance. B) Radius is inversely proportional to the 4th power of the resistance. C) Resistance is equal to the 4th power of the radius. D) Resistance is inversely proportional to the 4th power of the radius. E) Resistance is equal to the rate of blood flow to the 4th power.
A male inherits X-linked traits from ________.
A. one or the other of his parents B. only his father C. both his father and mother D. only his mother