When a person receives intravenous fluids to help build up blood volume, why could it be detrimental to administer a hypotonic solution?
What will be an ideal response?
Intravenous fluids must be isotonic to prevent the cells from losing or gaining water. The introduction of hypotonic fluid would cause the cells to swell and possibly rupture, possibly causing massive hemolysis.
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A) midbrain B) cerebellum C) cerebrum D) spinal cord E) pons
Which of the following does not influence smooth muscle activity?
a. autonomic neurotransmitters b. mechanical stretch c. hormones d. alpha motor neurons e. local metabolites
While the bones of this joint may fracture, they rarely become dislocated. The articular capsule and accessory ligaments of this joint make it one of the strongest structures in the body.
A: temporomandibular B: elbow C: shoulder D: hip E: knee
Which of the following is not an anatomical component of a synovial joint?
A. Synovial membrane B. Articular cartilage C. Fibrous capsule D. Interosseous membrane E. Joint cavity