A person in a house fire has burns over the arms and legs. Which skin receptors that allow the skin to adapt to changes in temperature are most likely damaged?

A) Tactile corpuscles B) Thermoreceptors
C) Photoreceptors D) Nociceptors


B

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The professional that works in a lab and cares for the animal by monitoring the health and providing basic care is called the:

a. laboratory animal technician c. animal behaviorist b. laboratory veterinarian d. research scientist

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Lymphocytes and monocytes both arise from:

A) the lymphoid cell line. B) myeloblasts. C) the myeloid cell line. D) hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs).

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In people who stand for long periods, blood tends to pool in the lower limbs and this may result in varicose veins. What causes the varicose veins?

A. A ruptured aneurysm in a vein B. An aneurysm or weak point in a vein C. Failure of the lymphatic valves D. An aneurysm or weak point in an artery E. Failure of the venous valves

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