What Anatomical Factor Defines a Rib as a "True" Rib

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Multiple Choice

What anatomical factor defines a rib as a "true" rib?

• A)Whether or not it is made of bone (versus cartilage)
• B)Whether or not it articulates directly to the sternum
• C)Whether it articulates to the sternum or the xiphoid process
• D)All the ribs are true ribs

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Definitions:

Blood pH

The measure of the acidity or alkalinity of blood, crucial for maintaining essential physiological processes, typically kept within a very narrow range.

Hydrogen Ion Concentration

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, determined by the concentration of hydrogen ions present; it influences the pH level of the solution.

Bicarbonate Ions

Anions resulting from the dissociation of carbonic acid, serving an important role in buffering acids and bases in the body.

Respiratory Variables

Parameters that quantify aspects of breathing and lung function, including rate, volume, and flow of inhaled and exhaled air.