Muscles connecting to the hyoid bone are important for swallowing and speech

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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The jugular notch is a structural feature of the

A) clavicle. B) rib. C) sternum. D) cervical vertebra. E) thoracic vertebra.

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Five-year-old Charlie is angry he can't continue to play so he holds his breath. His carbon dioxide levels continue to climb and his parents are concerned what will happen to him. Predict how the respiratory system handles the rising carbon dioxide levels

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is true of the bony matrix of the skeleton as people age?

A) The proportion of collagen fibers in the matrix increases with age. B) Its composition remains constant throughout life. C) Its mineral content diminishes as a normal part of aging. D) It gains calcium carbonate while losing calcium phosphate. E) None of the answers are correct.

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What part of the eye controls the amount of light entering through the pupil?

What will be an ideal response?

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