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A reflex muscle spasm which results from proprioceptive irritation is mediated by _______________ neuron? Answer - Gamma motor ___________________ is most apt to lead to altered axoplasmic flow in a neuron? Answer - Intra-neural microcirculation ischemia Radio-humeral subluxation that entraps the posterior interosseous nerve root most likely manifests in? Answer - Extensor muscles to the forearm Which subluxation is characterized by anterior displacement of the superior vertebra and ...

According to the WHO criteria, for the diagnosis of osteoporosis, based on the measurement of bone density is - 2.5 standard deviations or more below the young adult peak bone density Name the current gold standard technique for measuring bone density - DXA Cancellous bone is also known as what? - Trabecular bone What is the anatomical landmark of the proximal femur that indicates the best visual indication of the degree of rotation of the proximal femur? - Lesser trochanter Which lumbar v...

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Pest - Answer-Any unwanted organism. Areas where vertebrates pests invade are: - Answer-Schools, homes, businesses, warehouses, lawns, gardens, crops and anywhere they may poise a human health risk. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) - Answer-The basic federal law administered by the EPA that regulates pesticides (their use, handling, storage, transportation, sale, disposal, etc.) "General use" or "restricted use" - Answer-Pesticides must be classified as on...

Yellow bone marrow ️ stores lipids for energy reserves what are the 5 functions of the skeletal system? ️ support, storage of minerals, blood cell production, protection, and leverage. The matrix contains what? ️ calcium salts in the form or calcium phosphate, extracellular protein fibers. What is the purpose of calcium phosphate? ️ To make bones hard What is the purpose of collagen? ️ To make bone flexible What are the four bone shapes? ️ long, short, flat, and irregular The...

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CCHI Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (100% Correct) What is the function of the gonads? - ANSWER-Produce testosterone (testes and ovaries), considered endocrine glands Function of prostate gland? - ANSWER-secretes fluid that transports sperm how does urine travel? - ANSWER-produced in kidneys, through ureters into bladder, bladder stores it, urine released through urethra (tube) what is the perineum? - ANSWER-area between vagina/scrotum and anus Cystoscopy - ANSWER-visu...

Chewing Mouthpart - Answer-includes the labrum, mandibles, hypopharynx, and the labrum-epipharynx piercing-sucking mouthparts - Answer-insect mouthparts in which a syringe-like structure pierces plant cells and draws in its contents Blood Feeding Mouthparts - Answer-An elongated labium forms a protective sheath for the stylet that carries enzymes that when the insect carries blood up it does not clot rasping-sucking mouthparts - Answer-Scrape the surface of the leaf away and then feed o...

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Chest (thorax) - upper portion of the trunk between the neck and abdomen divisions of the chest - bony thorax, respiratory system proper, and mediastinum bony thorax - protective framework for parts of the chest involved with breathing, and blood circulation. sternum - breast bone. divided into manubrium (superior portion), body (large center portion), and the xiphoid process (smaller inferior portion). divisions of bony thorax - superiorly, consists of the 2 clavicles (collarbones) that c...