The term meaning the death of bone tissue is _______________.

osteitis deformans
osteomyelitis
osteonecrosis
osteoporosis


osteonecrosis

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Which type of connective tissue protects the bone surface at a joint and is present in a few other areas of the body such as the nose and outer ear?

A) Tendon B) Cartilage C) Ligament D) Collagen

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While explaining the somatosensory cortex to a group of nursing students, the instructor asks, "What is involved in the final processing of somatosensory information?" The correct response includes: Select all that apply

A) Full localization B) Autonomic nervous system C) Discrimination of intensity D) Interpretation of somatosensory stimuli E) Pacinian corpuscle receptors

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Abnormal slow breathing is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Refer to Caleb's Student Story in the chapter. What safety precaution did Caleb take that prevented him from sustaining injuries?

A) He wore a seatbelt. B) He swerved his car to avoid the oncoming car. C) He had a car with an airbag. D) He put on his brakes when he saw the oncoming car.

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