Life at a high altitude, where less oxygen is available, can lead to a red blood cell disorder known as ________

A) anemia
B) polycythemia
C) leukocytosis
D) leukemia


B

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During swallowing, elevation of the uvula and soft palate prevents food or fluid from entering the nasopharynx.

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

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The inferior point of the heart is called the

A) apex. B) hilum. C) base. D) septum. E) mediastinum.

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What smaller cavity within the thoracic cavity houses the heart, great blood vessels, esophagus, and trachea?

What will be an ideal response?

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Where is blood moving during the period of ejection?

A. Ventricles to atria B. Great vessels to ventricles C. Atria to great vessels D. Ventricles to great vessels E. Atria to ventricles

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