Marfan syndrome is a hereditary defect of elastin fibers. People with this syndrome have ________
A) a small cranium
B) stronger bones
C) viscous blood
D) hyperextensible joints
E) elastic bones
D
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Which of the following is true regarding the production of intestinal juice?
A) Most of the fluid is actively transported into the lumen. B) The pancreas is the source for most of the intestinal juice. C) Intestinal juice is produced following activation by motilin. D) Local reflexes and parasympathetic stimulation increase the production of intestinal juice. E) The cephalic phase of gastric secretion produces intestinal juice.
If a surgeon makes an incision just inferior to the diaphragm, which body cavity will be opened?
A) vertebral cavity B) pleural portion of the thoracic cavity C) pericardial portion of the thoracic cavity D) pelvic portion of the abdominopelvic cavity E) peritoneal portion of the abdominopelvic cavity
Which of the following is NOT found in the dermis of the skin?
A. Connective tissue B. Nerve endings C. Melanocytes D. Sweat glands
Mammography and bone densitometry are good examples of which of the following types of medical imaging
a) computed tomography b) magnetic resonance imaging c) ultrasound scanning d) radionuclide scanning e) low-dose radiography