The sternal angle can be used as an anatomical landmark to identify the position of the

A.  apex of the heart.
B.  jugular vein.
C.  second rib.
D.  trachea.
E.  hyoid bone.


C

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A. ossification B. crystallization C. mineral deposition D. resorption E. mineralization

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Myelination increases the speed of conduction by decreasing the time constant and increasing the length constant. It achieves this by

A) Increasing membrane resistance and decreasing capacitance. B) Increasing both membrane resistance and capacitance. C) Decreasing membrane resistance and increasing capacitance. D) Decreasing both membrane resistance and capacitance.

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The thumb possesses a saddle joint where each articular surface has both a concave and a convex surface.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following occurs during the absorptive state?

A) Fatty acids are oxidized for fuel B) Glucagon levels increase C) Gluconeogenesis is suppressed D) Blood glucose falls E) Lipolysis is occurring

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