Which Thoracic Structure Would You Find Outside the Mediastinum

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which thoracic structure would you find outside the mediastinum?

• A) heart
• B) lungs
• C) lymph nodes
• D) trachea

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Definitions:

Belief Perseverance

The psychological phenomena wherein individuals maintain their beliefs despite facing contradicting evidence or facts.

Representativeness Heuristic

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Belief Perseverance

The tendency to maintain one's belief even in the face of contradictory evidence.

Overconfidence Phenomenon

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