The spinal cavity is part of the ventral body cavity
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FALSE
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Calcitonin is a hypocalcemic hormone while parathyroid hormone (PTH) is a hypercalcemic hormone
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Interneurons lie entirely within the central nervous system
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Describe the axial and appendicular divisions of the skeleton
A) The axial skeleton consists of the bones of the skull. The appendicular skeleton consists of the remaining bones of the skeleton. B) The axial skeleton consists of the bones of the skull and vertebral column. The appendicular skeleton consists of the bones of the thorax, limbs, pectoral girdle and pelvic girdle. C) The axial skeleton consists of the bones of the skull, vertebral column, and thorax. The appendicular skeleton consists of the bones of the limbs, pectoral girdle and pelvic girdle. D) The axial skeleton consists of the bones of the skull, vertebral column, thorax, and pectoral girdle. The appendicular skeleton consists of the bones of the limbs, and pelvic girdle. E) The axial skeleton consists of the bones of the skull, vertebral column, thorax, pectoral and pelvic girdles. The appendicular skeleton consists of the bones of the limbs.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome causes a protein-rich fluid to accumulate rapidly in the lungs. Predict the consequences of this syndrome if medical intervention does not occur.
A. Air would be unable to move through the conducting zone. B. Tissues throughout the body would experience ischemia due to decreased oxygen delivery. C. Air would accumulate in the intrapleural space, interfering with gas exchange. D. All of the choices are correct.