____________________ contractions are responsible for mixing the colonic contents, whereas ____________________ periodically propel the contents long distances

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


haustral, mass movements

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The endothoracic fascia:

A) is continuous with the clavipectoral fascia. B) provides a surgical cleavage plane between the thoracic wall and the costal parietal pleura. C) attaches to the suspensory ligaments of the breast. D) contains the intercostal muscles. E) may become fibrous and thus interfere with normal respiratory movements.

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Which of the following fontanels are paired, occurring in 2 different places on the fetal skull?

A. Mastoid and sphenoidal B. Mastoid and posterior C. Anterior and sphenoidal D. Anterior and posterior E. All of the fontanels are paired in the fetal skull.

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Hemoglobin that has released its oxygen

A. loses its affinity for oxygen. B. will dissolve in the plasma. C. will bind more readily to carbon dioxide. D. is broken down to heme and globin and excreted. E. will bind more readily to oxygen.

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The acid-base buffer systems in blood include

A. bicarbonate buffer system. B. phosphate buffer system. C. protein buffer system. D..All of these are correct.

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