Which action produces inhalation and contributes to airflow into the lungs?

A) The intercostal muscles relax
B) The chest cavity decreases in size
C) The diaphragm contracts
D) The pressure in the chest increases


C) The diaphragm contracts

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The signs of ________ are unresponsiveness, no breathing, and no pulse.

A. pneumothorax B. heart failure C. cardiac arrest D. aortic aneurism

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If partially blocked, a fertilized ovum may begin to grow in the fallopian tube rather than in the uterus, causing a(n) ________ pregnancy.

A. nocturia B. ectopic C. para D. eclampsia

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The ____ send information away from the cell body. 

A. cells B. axons C. dendrites D. Schwann cells

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What type of image acquisition is used when eliminating bone and soft tissue structures from an image so that only contrast-filled vessels remain?

a. digital angiography b. digital subtraction angiography c. digital cineradiography d. image reversal angiography

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