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The resting period between contractions of the heart is known as systole.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

How many pairs of ribs are there?
 
  A) 14
  B) 12
  C) 10
  D) 8



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Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Explanation: Systole is a contraction. Diastole is the resting period.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) There are 12, not 14, pairs of ribs.
B) Correct
C) There are 12, not 10, pairs of ribs.
D) There are 12, not 8, pairs of ribs.





 

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