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go.lag

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The irregularly shaped area between the lungs that contains the trachea is called the ________.
 
  A) diaphragm
  B) sternum
  C) thorax
  D) mediastinum

Question 2

Gynecomastia can be a sign of hypersecretion of estrogen in the young female.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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dellikani2015

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

D
Explanation: A) The diaphragm is not between the lungs.
B) The sternum is not between the lungs.
C) The thorax is not between the lungs.
D) Correct

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: Gynec/o- means female; woman and mast/o- means breast; mastoid process, but gynecomastia is male breast enlargement (that looks more like a female breast) because of an imbalance of testosterone and estrogens.


go.lag

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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