When relaxing, the diaphragm moves ____________________(up or down?), resulting in a(n) (increase or decrease?) in thoracic pressure

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


up, increase

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A. a low metabolic rate. B. congenital hypothyroidism (cretinism). C. a goiter. D. a slowing of mental functions. E. All of the choices are correct.

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Stomach acid

a. is neutralized in the duodenum. b. is neutralized with bicarbonate. c. is neutralized by solutions secreted by the pancreas. d. both (a) and (b) above. e. all of these answers.

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A hysterectomy involves removal of the

A. breasts B. ovaries. C. uterine tubes. D. uterus.

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Using the figure below, identify the labeled part.


1) Label A: ______________________________
2) Label B: ______________________________
3) Label C: ______________________________
4) Label D: ______________________________
5) Label E: ______________________________
6) Label F: ______________________________
7) Label G: ______________________________
8) Label H: ______________________________
9) Label I: ______________________________
10) Label J: ______________________________
11) Label K: ______________________________
12) Label L: ______________________________
13) Label M: ______________________________
14) Label N: ______________________________
15) Label O: ______________________________
16) Label P: ______________________________

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