In this procedure, an incision is made through the anterior tracheal wall and a tube is inserted.

A) tracheostomy
B) Heimlich maneuver
C) bronchoscopy
D) laryngectomy
E) intubation


A) tracheostomy

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The axis is vertebra number ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A) hyperpolarization and decreased positive charge inside the membrane. B) repolarization and increased positive charge inside the membrane. C) hyperpolarization and increased negative charge inside the membrane. D) depolarization and increased negative change inside the membrane. E) depolarization and increased positive charge inside the membrane.

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Which of the following is not a function of the axial skeleton?

A) provides an attachment for muscles that move the axial skeleton B) provides an attachment for muscles that move the head, neck, and trunk C) provides an attachment for muscles involved in respiration D) provides an attachment for calf muscles E) None of the answers is correct.

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