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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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
How many pulmonary arteries empty into the right atrium of the heart?
A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 4 E. 8
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.
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.