Paradoxical Movement Is Associated With

question 37

Multiple Choice

Paradoxical movement is associated with:

• A) tension pneumothorax.
• B) hemothorax.
• C) flail chest.
• D) simple pneumothorax.

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Definitions:

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and water.

Acetyl CoA

A molecule that plays a key role in metabolism, serving as a substrate for the Krebs cycle in energy production.

Oxaloacetate

A four-carbon molecule that plays a significant role in the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle) and gluconeogenesis.

Glycolysis

A metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose to pyruvate, releasing energy and forming ATP and NADH, occurring in the cytosol of cells.