A pneumothorax is caused by unusual buildup of air in the

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A pneumothorax is caused by unusual buildup of air in the

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A pneumothorax is air in the pleural cavity (B), collapsing the lung. Lungs (A) hold air normally, trachea (C) conducts it, and pulmonary vein (D) carries blood.

Question 2 of 5

When the pulmonary valve and the aortic valves are open, where can blood flow?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: When pulmonary and aortic valves are open (systole), blood flows from the heart to the body/lungs (C). Not ventricles (A), atrium-ventricle (B, diastole), or atria (D).

Question 3 of 5

Which organ system is primarily responsible for storing minerals?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The skeletal system (A) stores minerals like calcium. Endocrine (B) regulates, lymphatic (C) drains fluid, and cardiovascular (D) circulates blood.

Question 4 of 5

Which bone in the foot has no analogous bone in the hand?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The calcaneus (D, heel) has no hand equivalent. Phalanges (A), metatarsals (B), and tarsals (C) match fingers, metacarpals, and carpals.

Question 5 of 5

Enlargement of the thyroid, commonly known as a goiter, might be expected to affect

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A goiter may affect swallowing (A) due to neck pressure. Insulin (B), sleep (C), and digestion (D) are unrelated.

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