The development of fever
a. results from resetting of the medullary thermoregulatory center
b. may develop when mast cells release pyrogens
c. is mediated by prostaglandins
d. is both a and b
e. is all of the above
C
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The distinguishing characteristic of connective tissue is
A) the collagen fibers that offer support. B) the presence of extensive extracellular matrix containing widely scattered cells. C) always dividing, constantly being replaced throughout the body. D) that it is arranged in sheets of tissue that lie on body surfaces. E) All of these characteristics help make connective tissue unique.
The hyoid bone:
A) articulates with the temporal bone at the temporomandibular joint. B) is anatomically attached to the skull and supports the vocal cords. C) floats in the superior aspect of the neck just below the mandible. D) is a hollowed section of bone that provides resonance for the voice
When assessing a patient with maxillofacial trauma, it is MOST important to:
A) gently palpate the maxilla, mandible, and zygoma to elicit crepitus. B) protect the cervical spine and monitor the patient's neurologic status. C) apply a cervical collar and determine if the patient has visual disturbances. D) have the patient open his or her mouth and assess for dental malocclusion.
Muscle spindles
A. are innervated by gamma motor neurons. B. originate in the spinal cord. C. are specialized nerve cells. D. are found encapsulated in nerve endings. E. are innervated by alpha motor neurons.