What is the result when part of the nucleus pulposus of the disc protrudes and presses on a nerve?

A. stress fracture
B. acute fracture
C. herniated disc
D. contusion


C. herniated disc

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How many pulmonary arteries empty into the right atrium of the heart?

A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 4 E. 8

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The chambers of the heart empty during

A) diastole. B) maximum contraction. C) atrial systole. D) ventricular systole. E) None of the answers are correct.

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Permitting the exchange of nutrients and gases between the blood and tissue cells is the primary function of ________

A) capillaries B) arterioles C) veins D) arteries

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What is the function of ATP molecules in living cells?

A) They capture energy from the oxidation of fuels in their high-energy phosphate bonds, and the energy is used in various cell processes. B) They act as coenzymes so that fats can be synthesized. C) They form a genetic material. D) They are an integral part of the cell membrane, important in transporting water molecules.

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