Flail chest, defined by two or more adjacent ribs fractured in two or more places, is considered a life-threatening injury

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: TRUE

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A chronic pulmonary disease in which it is difficult to exhale air from the lungs is called:

A) croup. B) emphysema. C) empyema. D) epistaxis.

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The aspect of personal health that is most within your control is

A. genetic inheritance. B. human biology. C. environment. D. lifestyle.

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College students are not likely to volunteer for community service programs

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following hormones might contribute to the "Freshman 15"—the tendency to gain about 15 pounds during the first year of college?

A) testosterone B) estrogen C) cortisol D) epinephrine

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