In What Shape Is the Cervical Spine of a Patient

question 46

Multiple Choice

In what shape is the cervical spine of a patient considered healthy?

• A) Kyphotic curve
• B) Lordotic curve
• C) Lateral curve
• D) Sagittal curve

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Definitions:

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.

Chemical Messengers

Compounds such as hormones and neurotransmitters that transmit signals from one cell or organism to another, affecting physiological activities.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by endocrine glands that regulate various bodily functions and processes.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action by accelerating the heart rate, constricting blood vessels, and raising blood pressure.