The prefix ante- means
against
before
below

Which description best defines the nervous system and its two main branches? a: the message center of the body, split into the autonomic nervous system and the somatic nervous system b: the control panel of the body, split into the central nervous system and the exterior nervous system c: the message center of the body, split into the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system d: the control panel of the body, split into the brain and the spinal cord

A5-year-old boy suddenly begins coughing while eating peanuts. he is choking and gagging. when he is brought to the ed, but he is awake and is able to give his name. on physical examination, his vital signs are stable. on examination of the chest, inspiratory stridor and intercostal and suprasternal retractions are apparent. which of the following is the most appropriate initial step in management? - allow patient to clear foreign object by spontaneous coughing- clear oropharynx with multiple blind sweeps with finger- position patient and perform back blows- stand behind patient and perform abdominal thrusts- perform emergency tracheostomy and take to surgery

Winston's baseball team had the bases loaded in the last inning when his friend freddie watched three straight pitches go by without swinging and was called out on strikes out to end the game. how can winston demonstrate responsible behavior in this situation? a. ask the coach sarcastically, in front of the team, if he gave freddie the take sign b. confront freddie and let him know that the team would have won if he could hit c. ignore freddie both after the game and the next day at school d. tell freddie that no one is perfect and to keep his confidence up