Jane Bryant, age 29, is involved in an automobile accident. She is brought to the emergency room with head trauma. Which of the following questions would best assess cerebral function?
A) How would you describe your eyesight?
B) Can you tell me your address?
C) Have you noticed a change in your muscle strength?
D) Have you noticed a change in your coordination?
B
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A) "I know that linkage studies are rooted in the exchange of genes that occurs during meiosis." B) "Gene dosage studies involve the measurement of enzyme activity as a reflection of genetic activity." C) "If hybrid cells were stable, somatic cell hybridization would not be viable." D) "In situ hybridization focuses on genes that can express themselves in cell culture."
During an assessment of the cranial nerves, a patient tells the nurse of not being able to taste sweet or salty foods. The nurse should focus additional assessment on which cranial nerve?
A) I B) V C) VII D) XII
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following is true of catabolism?
A. Catabolism refers to the process of synthesizing complex compounds from simpler molecules. B. Catabolism primarily occurs in the skeletal muscle. C. Catabolism primarily occurs in the liver. D. Catabolism is not associated with the release of energy.