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Bob-Dole

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on: Jun 26, 2018
The air cells of the lungs are the:
 
  A) cilia.
  B) pleura.
  C) alveoli.
  D) bronchi.

Question 2

Which fracture occurs at the distal end of the radius, usually from reaching out to cushion a fall?
 
  A) Colles
  B) Pott
  C) comminuted
  D) epiphyseal


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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) The cilia are hairlike structures that line the trachea and nasal cavity.
B) The pleura is the serous membrane that lines the walls of the thoracic cavity.
C) Correct.
D) The bronchi are major passageways for air between the trachea and the lungs.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) A Pott fracture occurs at the ankle.
C) A comminuted fracture is one that fragments the bone.
D) An epiphyseal fracture occurs at the growth line.


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