Describe the three layers of the heart wall.

What will be an ideal response?


1. Endocardium—inner layer; smooth to reduce friction
2. Myocardium—middle layer; cardiac muscle; contracts to pump blood
3. Epicardium—outer layer; part of pericardial sac around the heart

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What will be an ideal response?

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A function of the thyroid gland; secretes:

a. Immunologic substances b. Thymosin c. Corticosteroids d. Thyroid-stimulating hormone e. Thyroxine

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In the context of nasal fractures, deformity is usually present if the nose has received a lateral blow but may not be present if the blow was straight on.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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