State reasons for avoiding heavy sedation during a transtracheal wash
What will be an ideal response?
Heavy sedation will suppress the cough reflex. The reflex is triggered when instilling saline into the trachea. This reflex assists with sample collection.
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The ribosomes of the rough ER synthesize ____________________, whereas its membranous walls contain enzymes essential for the synthesis of ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Can a skeletal muscle contract without shortening? Why or why not?
A) No, because muscles contract only when the muscle tension exceeds the load. B) No, because muscles contract only when the muscle tension is less than the load. C) Yes, because muscles can still contract during an isometric contraction when the muscle tension is equal to the load. D) Yes, because muscles can still contract during an isotonic contraction when the tension is at a constant level. E) No, because muscles can only generate tension while shortening, never during lengthening.
Identify two common classes of hearing-related disorders
A) cataracts and glaucoma B) vertigo and motion sickness C) conductive hearing loss and sensorineural hearing loss D) vertigo and conductive hearing loss E) presbyopia and sensorineural hearing loss