A small family was traveling in its van and had a minor accident. The children in the back seats were wearing lap belts, but still sustained numerous bruises about the abdomen, and had some internal organ injuries. Why is this area more vulnerable to damage than others?
What will be an ideal response?
The abdominal organs are the least protected in the body because they are not surrounded by a bony covering such as the ribs, pelvis, or cranium.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
An inhibitory postsynaptic potential (IPSP) can result from the
A. influx of calcium ions. B. influx of sodium ions. C. influx of chloride. D. outflow of potassium ions. E. either influx of chloride or outflow of potassium ions.
A patient is 67 years old and has had a hiatal hernia for three years. In the last year, she has complained of worsening heartburn, especially at night
What are the characteristic symptoms of a hiatal hernia and which of these symptoms did the patient have? What will be an ideal response
The type of contraction represented by a single stimulus/contraction/relaxation sequence is a(n)
A) Twitch. B) Incomplete tetanus. C) Complete tetanus. D) Summation. E) Incomplete summation