Metabolic syndrome is diagnosed when at least three of five risk factors are present. Name the five risk factors
What will be an ideal response?
1. Abdominal obesity indicated by an elevated waist circumference
2. Elevated blood fat (high triglycerides)
3. Low blood levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol
4. Elevated blood pressure (greater than 130/85 or on blood pressure medication)
5. Elevated fasting blood glucose level
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Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the femoral triangle?
A) The femoral sheath and its contents enter the triangle by passing posterior to the inguinal ligament. B) The femoral nerve enters the triangle by passing deep to the inguinal ligament. C) The iliopectineal arch forms the lateral boundary of the triangle. D) It contains lymph nodes. E) It can be viewed on the surface of the skin when the thigh is flexed, abducted, and laterally rotated.
To which schedule do mescaline and ecstasy belong?
A) 4 (C-IV) B) 1 (C-I) C) 3 (C-III) D) 2 (C-II)
The act of rotating the arm so that the palm of the hand is forward is known as ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Untreated diabetes can result in blindness
Indicate whether the statement is true or false