Which muscle decreases the volume of the thoracic cavity to promote expiration?

A. External intercostal
B. Diaphragm
C. External oblique
D. Internal intercostal


Ans: D. Internal intercostal

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When ________ become enclosed in lacunae, they become cells called ________.

A. osteocytes; osteoblasts B. osteoblasts; osteoclasts C. osteocytes; osteoclasts D. osteoblasts; osteocytes E. osteogenic cells; osteoblasts

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A bone cell that produces new bone matrix is

A) an osteoclast. B) stimulated by activity of the thyroid gland. C) an osteoblast. D) an osteocyte. E) located in a lacuna.

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The prefix an- means _____. Select one:

a. without b. with c. against d. missing

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