Which of the following BEST describes the location of the mid-axillary line?

A) A line drawn diagonally from the outer end of the clavicle to the navel
B) A line from the center of the armpit, extending vertically down the side of the chest
C) A line drawn horizontally from one armpit to the other, across the front of the body
D) A line drawn vertically from the xiphoid process to the pubic bone

B

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A) "That is odd since more men than women attempt suicide, and men are generally more unsuccessful than woman." B) "That seems to make sense, given that more women than men attempt suicide but men are generally more successful." C) "That is unusual given that women are generally more successful and tend to use more lethal means such as guns." D) "Studies have shown that there is no difference in the frequency in which men and women attempt or commit suicide."

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Dr. Smith has determined that he needs to complete a study on the holding and storage of urine in the bladder for his patient Tom Jones. He is trying to determine the motion and rate of the movement of the urine and how the bladder empties. This type of study is known as ____________________.?

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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