Which is likely to heal faster, a bone injury or a cartilage injury? Why?
What will be an ideal response?
Bone injuries heal relatively quickly because of the good nutrient supply by way of nearby blood vessels and the canaliculi, whereas cartilage is supplied nutrients via diffusion from the outside, a far slower process.
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A. erection B. arousal C. ejaculation D. semen ejection
The ends of each tracheal cartilage are connected by an elastic ligament and the
A) cuneiform cartilages. B) diaphragm. C) arytenoid cartilages. D) pleura. E) trachealis muscle.
A patient develops a cyst in the pars intermedia as a child which grows over time. The resulting shape of the cyst only puts significant pressure on the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland and causes defective hormonal production and secretion. Which of the following symptoms would you predict?
A. The patient will suffer from the adverse effects of low estrogen levels and won't ovulate regularly. B. The patient will experience hypothyroidism, as the thyroid gland will not be stimulated to release its hormones. C. The patient will experience muscle weakness and other effects of low protein production. D. The patient will experience abnormal/high risk labor and may be forced to undergo a C-section instead of vaginal labor due to weak or missing contractions.
Damage to which of the following muscles would interfere most with the ability to breathe?
A) pterygoid B) rectus abdominis C) intercostals D) platysma E) digastric