Bartonella is a bacteria spread by
a. ticks c. fleas
b. lice d. mites
C
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A) coronal B) supine C) prone D) sagittal E) lateral
At resting heart rate, about 80% of the cardiac cycle is spent in systole and 20% in diastole
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which peptide hormone causes the release of insulin from the pancreatic islets?
a. GTP b. CCK c. VIP d. GIP
A 51-year-old man with type 2 diabetes presents with confusion, blurred vision, and signs of significant dehydration. According to the man's wife, he has had a fever and flu-like symptoms for the past few days. She further tells you that he has "stuck to his diet" as advised by his physician. His blood pressure is 90/50 mm Hg, pulse is 120 beats/min and weak, and respirations are rapid and shallow. You assess his blood glucose level, which reads "high." This patient is MOST likely:
A) producing ketones due to fat metabolism. B) experiencing hyperosmolar nonketotic coma. C) significantly acidotic and requires bicarbonate. D) hyperglycemic secondary to being dehydrated.