Blood moves forward through veins because of all of the following except
A) the pressure in the veins is lower than in the arteries.
B) pumping by the smooth muscle in the wall of the vein.
C) the respiratory pump.
D) valves in the veins preventing the backward flow of blood.
E) muscular compression.
Question 2
Which of the following descriptions best matches the term endometrium?
A) thick layer of smooth muscle cells
B) supports the uterus anteriorly
C) supports the uterus laterally
D) consists of a functional zone and a basilar zone of epithelium
E) After ovulation, the ovum is captured by it.
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The popliteal area. Avoid heavy pressure over the back of the knee joint.
Use of a hand tool to apply pressure to a trigger point.
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