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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The ________ mechanically digests ingested food

A) small intestine B) esophagus C) large intestine D) stomach E) anus

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A. flagella B. microvilli C. cilia D. a glycocalyx E. dynein arms

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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.

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