If a person has lost a significant amount of blood but still maintains a normal blood pressure it does not necessarily mean that the person is maintaining adequate perfusion. Which of the following best explains why this is so?
A) The heart has increased its rate to increase cardiac output.
B) Blood vessels are constricting causing greater peripheral resistance.
C) The heart has increased its contractile force increasing cardiac output.
D) The sympathetic nervous system has increased its nervous impulses.
B) Blood vessels are constricting causing greater peripheral resistance.
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A. Bipolar neurons of CN VIII - pons - midbrain - frontal lobe B. Bipolar neurons of CN VIII - medulla oblongata - pons - cerebellum C. Bipolar neurons of CN VII - pons - midbrain - temporal lobe D. Bipolar neurons of CN VIII - midbrain - pons - temporal lobe
Using directional terminology, one would say that the sternum is ________ relative to the armpit.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Lymphatic drainage of the breast:
A) is principally to the ipsilateral parasternal lymph nodes. B) and ultimately from both breasts enters the thoracic duct. C) is principally to the ipsilateral internal thoracic vein. D) is principally to the ipsilateral axillary nodes. E) is principally to the ipsilateral lymph vessels running deep to the pectoralis major.
When handling large birds, there is no chance of injury when using a towel or gloves
Indicate whether the statement is true or false