Which of the following structures prevents knee hyperextension?
A. The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
B. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
C. The lateral meniscus
D. The medial meniscus
E. The fibular (lateral) collateral ligament
Answer: B
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A) antigen-presenting cells and helper T cells B) alpha and beta globulins C) prothrombin and fibrinogen D) red blood cells and platelets E) complement proteins
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A. Less than a day before ovulation to less than a day after B. A few days before ovulation to less than a day after C. A few days after ovulation D. A few days before ovulation to a few days after E. A few days before ovulation