Which Statement(s)about Ribs Is Correct

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which statement(s) about ribs is correct?

• A)ribs prevent collapse of the lungs and help make negative pressure breathing possible.
• B)fishes have a pair of ribs for every vertebra.
• C)leopard frogs lack ribs altogether.
• D)most humans have 12 pairs of ribs but about one-in-twenty has a thirteenth pair.
• E)all of the choices are correct.

Understand the basic components and functions of a microscope.

Grasp the correct handling and communication of laboratory test results to patients.

Familiarize with common abbreviations and symbols used in laboratory settings.

Employ effective communication strategies with patients of different age groups during laboratory procedures.

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