What structure is immediately anterior to the palatine tonsil?

a. uvula
b. palatoglossal arch
c. palatopharyngeal arch
d. epiglottis


Answer: b. palatoglossal arch

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which organelle is most prominent in cells that make large amounts of protein?

A) nucleus B) nucleolus C) chromosome D) smooth endoplasmic reticulum E) mitochondria

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Why do skilled high jumpers lower their COM on the last step?

A. to increase time of support between foot and ground B. to increase vertical velocity at take-off C. to increase impulse at take-off D. both A and B E. all of the above

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Which joint attaches the pectoral girdle and upper limb to the axial skeleton?

A) sacro-iliac joint B) intervertebral joints C) sternoclavicular joint D) atlanto-occipital joint E) sacrococcygeal joint

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