Which Part of the Vertebral Column Receives Most of the Weight

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which part of the vertebral column receives most of the weight of the body?

• A) lumbar
• B) the thoracic region
• C) sacrum
• D) the cervical region

Analyze how socio-economic status affects health.

Understand the relationship between lifestyle habits and health.

Comprehend the impact of psychological and social factors on susceptibility to illness.

Recognize the significance of educational level on health and longevity.

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Definitions:

Nasal Cannula

A device used to deliver supplemental oxygen or airflow to a patient in need of respiratory help, consisting of a lightweight tube which on one end splits into two prongs that are placed in the nostrils and from which a mixture of air and oxygen flows.

Productive Cough

A cough that expels mucus or phlegm from the respiratory tract, indicating the clearing of airways.

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

A type of lung infection that occurs in people who are on mechanical ventilation breathing machines in hospitals, posing significant risks.

Mechanical Ventilation

An approach to aid or supplant self-initiated breathing through the use of a device referred to as a ventilator.