Which four organs are considered to be neuroendocrine organs?
What will be an ideal response?
Posterior pituitary gland; hypothalamus; pineal gland; and adrenal medulla
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What is the primary reason that edema may occur with serious burns?
a. increased venous pressure due to interference with circulation through scarring in the burned area b. lowering of blood osmotic pressure due to the loss of protein-rich fluid from the surface of the burn c. blockage of lymphatic drainage from the burned area d. loss of protein in the urine e. increased tissue hydrostatic pressure
Which of the following is connected to the nasopharynx by the auditory (Eustachian) tube?
A. Outer ear B. Inner ear C. Middle ear D. Cochlea
If the AV node is damaged so that it can no longer transmit the signal from the SA node (total heart block), will the ventricles continue to contract? Why or why not?
A) No: there are no cells left to pace and coordinate the heart beat. B) No: the SA node must be intact to pace the system. C) Yes: however, ventricular contractions will no longer follow atrial contractions, and the rate of ventricular contractions will be significantly slowed. D) Yes: the AV bundle will keep the heart going at the usual rate.
Surfactant is:
A) produced by the mucous cells of the left and right mainstem bronchi. B) quickly destroyed in patients who have a severe upper airway obstruction. C) a phospholipid compound that decreases surface tension on the alveolar walls. D) a lubricating substance that increases alveolar surface tension during breathing.