PATHOLOGY MCQ
HEART
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Question
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____ are protected by the ribs.
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Lungs and brain
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Heart and lungs
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Heart and brain
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The ribs are connected to the sternum with a strong, somewhat flexible material called cartilage. The rib cage help protects the organs in the chest, such as the heart and lungs, from damage.
Detailed explanation-2: -Note: The heart is situated in the thoracic cavity in between the two lungs is protected by the rib cage. The heart is of mesodermal origin and is surrounded by a double-layered membrane called the pericardium.
Detailed explanation-3: -Rib cage is a box like structure that is formed by long curved bones called ribs. The rib cage has three important functions: protection, support and respiration. It encloses and protects the heart and lungs.
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