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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which term below refers to mucus coughed up from the lungs?
 
  a. pneumothorax
  b. rhonchi
  c. ventilator
  d. sputum

Question 2

The neck is the ______________ region of the body.
 
  a. dorsal
  b. cervical
  c. cephalic
  d. pubic


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

d
Explanation:
a. pneumothorax: collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity that may result in a collapsed lung
b. rhonchi: whistling sounds heard during inhalation or exhalation
c. ventilator: mechanical device to assist patients with breathing
d. sputum: correct

Answer to Question 2

b
Explanation:
a. dorsal: pertaining to the back
b. cervical: correct
c. cephalic: pertaining to the head
d. pubic: pertaining to the pubis


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