When the inspiratory muscles relax, the rib cage returns to its original position as a result of ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
elastic recoil
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The ____________________ is the longest segment of the small intestine
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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The brain stem consists of the ________
A) midbrain, medulla, and pons B) pons, medulla, cerebellum, and midbrain C) midbrain only D) cerebrum, pons, midbrain, and medulla
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Structure A is the
A) synovial cavity.
B) joint capsule.
C) hyaline cartilage.
D) compact bone.
E) marrow cavity.
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Which vein drains blood from the left side of the thorax and esophagus into the left brachiocephalic vein?
A. Accessory hemiazygos vein B. Hemiazygos vein C. Internal thoracic vein D. Left azygos vein
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