What provides nourishment and lubrication in the TMJ?

a. Articular disc
b. Articular eminence
c. Synovial fluid
d. Hinge


c
RATIONALE: Synovial fluid provides nourishment and lubrication in the TMJ.

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An area of the lung has no blood flow but is normally ventilated. Which of the following state-ments are true about this area?

1. The alveolar gas is like air (PO2 = 150; PCO2 = 0). 2. The area represents alveolar dead space. 3. The / is elevated. a. 1 and 2 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3

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When spinal cord compression occurs in the lumbar spine, it is called ____ syndrome.

A. degeneration of disks B. musculoskeletal pain C. musculocutaneous D. cauda equina

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Which of the following is another term for "primary movers"?

a. Synergist b. Agonist c. Antagonist d. Extensor

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The use of a drug in an age group for which there is a lack of FDA-approved dosing information is termed

a. against the law. b. off-label. c. unapproved. d. orphan drug.

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