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darbym82

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A vacuum splint works because:
 
  a. the splint becomes rigid when air is sucked out of it.
  b. air expands the beads, forming a rigid splint.
  c. air causes a chemical reaction involving the beads inside, causing the unit to become rigid.
  d. temperature changes to the inside air space cause the unit to shrink and become rigid.

Question 2

Which of the following terms does not describe a type of bone?
 
  a. Long
  b. Short
  c. Flat
  d. Irregular



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leeeep

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b




darbym82

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
:D TYSM


blakcmamba

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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