Patients with evidence of trauma above the _________ should be considered at risk for an associated spine injury.
A) diaphragm
B) pelvis
C) umbilicus
D) clavicles
Answer: D) clavicles
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A) inferior vena cava. B) junction of the brachiocephalic vein and the superior vena cava. C) junction of the internal jugular vein and subclavian vein. D) external jugular veins.
The ________ mechanically digests ingested food
A) small intestine B) esophagus C) large intestine D) stomach E) anus
The plasma membrane of cells lining the small intestine has ________, which are specialized for absorption of nutrients.
A. flagella B. microvilli C. cilia D. a glycocalyx E. dynein arms
What condition of aging reduces vital capacity?
A. Breakdown of alveoli walls B. A decrease in thoracic wall compliance due to the diminished ability to expand the chest C. Breathing that repeatedly stops and starts during sleep D. None of these are correct.