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on: Jun 27, 2018
The ________ artery divides into the brachial artery, and then further branches into the radial artery and ulnar artery that bring oxygenated blood to the upper and lower arm.
 
  A) axillary
  B) carotid
  C) popliteal
  D) subclavian

Question 2

A hiatal hernia occurs in the ________.
 
  A) diaphragm
  B) pyloric sphincter
  C) abdominal wall
  D) navel


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) The carotid artery brings blood to the head.
C) The popliteal artery brings blood to the back of the knee.
D) The subclavian artery comes off the aorta before the axillary artery.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) The pyloric sphincter does not get hernias.
C) A ventral hernia occurs in the abdominal wall.
D) An umbilical hernia occurs at the navel.


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