Which statement correctly describes kyphosis?

A. Lateral curvature of the spine
B. Exaggerated abnormal curvature of the thoracic vertebrae
C. Exaggerated curvature of the lumbar vertebrae
D. Swayback


Answer: B

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a. carbon dioxide b. endothelin c. nitric oxide d. histamine e. increased osmolarity

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A) neck and jaw. B) heart. C) sternum. D) left arm and shoulder.

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Changes in the composition of extracellular fluid are called

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