The hamstring, gemellus, obturator, piriformis, and quadratus femoris muscles are all in the posterior group of muscles that move the femur.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

Rationale: See Table 10-2 and Figure 10-8 A and B.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1) Collapse of the lungs due to insufficient surfactant is called respiratory distress syndrome 2) "A chronic and progressive condition characterized by shortness of breath, resulting from the destruction of respiratory exchange surfaces is called cystic fibrosis" 3) The apneustic center adjusts the pace of respiration. 4) Part of the ventral respiratory group makes up the inspiratory center. 5) The dorsal respiratory group functions in every respiratory cycle. 6) Respiratory centers are located throughout the brainstem.

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Which vessel is not one of the four paired lymph trunks?

A) Lumbar B) Thoracic C) Subclavian D) Jugular

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Parathyroid hormone functions to increase calcium ion levels in blood.  If its secretion is regulated through negative feedback, under which conditions would this hormone normally be released?

A. Parathyroid hormone secretion increases in the morning and decreases in the afternoon. B. Parathyroid hormone secretion occurs when blood calcium levels are too high. C. Parathyroid secretion is constant to maintain blood calcium levels. D. Parathyroid hormone secretion occurs when blood calcium levels are too low.

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