The ________ maintains homeostasis by regulating many vital activities, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
medulla oblongata
The medulla oblongata controls heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration, as well as several reflexes.
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A) prevent the cervical collar from touching the wound. B) control the bleeding from large blood vessels. C) prevent air entry into the circulatory system. D) promote clot formation in order to stop bleeding.
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a. Limit suction time to no more than 5 sec. b. Use a closed-system multiuse suction catheter. c. Limit suctioning to once an hour. d. Use the smallest possible catheter.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. Thyroid hormone and insulin B. Pancreatin and pepsin C. Cephalosporin and penicillin D. Digitoxin and quinine E. Potassium chloride and mineral oil