Which of the following is not a function of the subcutaneous layer of skin?
a. Produces melanin to protect skin from the ultraviolet rays of the sun
b. Stores fat that can be used for food
c. Protects the underlying tissue by acting as a “shock absorber”
d. Helps the body in temperature regulation
a. Produces melanin to protect skin from the ultraviolet rays of the sun
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What is the most common cause of hyperthermia?
a. infection b. thyroid disorder c. adrenal medulla disorder d. malfunction of the hypothalamic control centers e. sustained exercise
The xiphoid process is part of the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following is not considered to be an accessory synovial structure?
A) fat pads B) menisci C) ligaments D) bursae E) synovial membrane
Which of the following lists exclusively contains only variables that determine a person's basal metabolic rate?
A. gender, weight, age, and muscular activity B. age, height, and recent ingestion of food C. environmental temperature variations, body surface area, and emotional state D. gender, age, body surface area, and circulating levels of thyroid hormone E. environmental temperature, muscular activity, and emotional state