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According to the passage, where are the highest pressures in the body found?
According to the passage, where are the highest pressures in the body found?
- In the weight bearing bones and joints (correct)
- In the blood vessels
- In the muscles
- In the organs
What is the maximum pressure that may be found in the knee joint according to the passage?
What is the maximum pressure that may be found in the knee joint according to the passage?
- 7 atm
- 5 atm
- 10 atm (correct)
- 15 atm
How does the surface area of a bone at the joint help reduce pressure according to the passage?
How does the surface area of a bone at the joint help reduce pressure according to the passage?
- The larger area distributes the force, thus reducing the pressure (correct)
- The larger area increases the pressure
- The larger area is not mentioned in the passage
- The larger area has no effect on the pressure
How have finger bones adapted to reduce pressure according to the passage?
How have finger bones adapted to reduce pressure according to the passage?
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What is the equation used in the passage to describe the relationship between pressure, force, and area?
What is the equation used in the passage to describe the relationship between pressure, force, and area?
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