An infant born with spina bifida may be described as having _____
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: meningomyelocele
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Which of the following is NOT one of the symptoms of anaphylactic shock?
a. Respiratory distress b. Edema (swelling) in the mouth and throat c. Convulsions d. Anxiety
A muscle is called the _________ when it is the principle muscle or one of a group of principle muscles responsible for an action. A muscle acts as the _______ when it opposes a motion
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which statement is true of a patient who relies on the hypoxic drive to breathe?
A) The primary gas affecting the respiratory rate is carbon dioxide B) The peripheral chemoreceptors have become less sensitive to oxygen C) The respiratory rate is set according to the level of O2 in the body D) The central chemoreceptors are the primary influence on the respiratory rate
Which of the following statements regarding autism is correct?
A. Autism affects females four times greater than males. B. The majority of patients with autism do not speak at all. C. Most cases of autism are diagnosed by 3 years of age. D. Impairment of motor activity is a classic sign of autism.