Which of the following muscles elevate the ribs for inspiration?

A) scalenes
B) external intercostals
C) serratus posterior (superior part)
D) all of the above


Answer: D) all of the above

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The duodenum curves around the ____________________ of the pancreas.

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Which of the following does NOT contribute to medullary hypertonicity?

a. countercurrent exchange of NaCl and H2O in the long limbs of the loop of Henle and the interstitial fluid b. the accumulation of NaCl in the medulla c. the accumulation of urea in the medullary interstitial fluid d. none of these.

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Match the mineral with its function.A. Functions in carbon dioxide metabolism and transport, also needed for protein metabolismB. Component of hemoglobinC. A constituent of coenzymes; needed for bone formation and proper function of nerve and muscleD. Needed for the production of thyroxineE. Component of nucleic acids and ATP; used in bone formationMagnesium

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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which term refers to individuals with two identical alleles for particular trait?

a) heterozygous b) homologous c) homozygous d) haploid

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