Erythropoiesis is the production of ____________________________________________________________ in the bone marrow
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
red blood cells
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Sutural bones are most commonly found in the squamous suture
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
During the S-T segment, what is occurring within cardiac muscle cells?
A. Sodium is rapidly diffusing out of atrial muscle cells. B. Sodium channels are beginning to open in ventricular cells and calcium is entering through slow channels in atrial cells. C. Calcium is entering and potassium is leaving ventricular cells. D. Potassium is entering atrial cells and sodium is leaving ventricular cells.
According to fluid dynamics, glomerular filtration is similar to ultrafiltration in other capillaries with the exception that
a. filtration occurs throughout the length of the capillaries due to the forces acting on the glomerular membrane. b. glomerular capillaries have high permeability. c. in other systems reabsorption only occurs towards the ends of the capillaries. d. higher capillary permeability ensures higher filtration at any pressure in the capillaries. e. all of these.
A skier wiped out while skiing down a large hill. He is conscious and alert and complains of being very cold; he also complains of neck stiffness and numbness and tingling in all of his extremities. A quick assessment reveals that his airway is patent and his breathing is adequate. You should:
A) perform a detailed neurologic exam and carefully palpate his neck. B) apply a cervical collar and start an IV line with warm normal saline. C) immobilize his spine and quickly move him to a warmer environment. D) administer oxygen and perform a detailed secondary assessment.