Figure 12.5 Using the Above-Referenced Diagram of a Cross Section at the a Cross

question 10

Multiple Choice

Figure 12.5

Using the above-referenced diagram of a cross section at the level of vertebra T8, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label N.

• A) Thoracic aorta
• B) Spinal cord
• C) Inferior vena cava
• D) Esophagus
• E) Cardiac orifice of stomach

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Definitions:

Basaltic Lava

A type of lava originating from the mantle, characteristically dark and rich in magnesium and iron, with low viscosity.

Shield Volcano

A shield volcano is a type of volcano with broad, gently sloping sides and nearly circular base, formed by the eruption of low-viscosity lava that can flow a great distance from the vent.

Scoria Cone

A small volcanic cone made up of basaltic lava fragments and ash, typically created during explosive eruptions.

Caldera

A vast volcanic hollow created by a significant explosion that results in the collapse of the volcano's opening.