A fracture parallel to the long axis of the bone is a(n) _________ fracture

A.   transverse
B.   oblique
C.   linear
D.   comminuted
E.   medial


C

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A. increase heart rate and contraction strength; decrease heart rate and contraction strength B. increase heart rate and contraction strength; decrease heart rate but do not affect heart contraction strength C. decrease heart contraction and contraction strength; increase heart rate and contraction strength D. increase heart rate but do not affect heart contraction strength; decrease heart rate but do not affect heart contraction strength

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The activation of olfactory receptors requires that the odorant become immersed in:

A) mucus. B) cerumen. C) saliva. D) blood.

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All of the following are regions of the adrenal cortex EXCEPT the ________

A) zona reticularis B) zona glomerulosa C) zona fasciculata D) zona medulla

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Which hormone appears to play an important role in establishing the body's sleep-wake cycle?

A) thymosin B) cortisol C) melatonin D) aldosterone

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