What term is used to describe the maintenance of a constant internal environment in the cell or body?

a. Homeostasis
b. Equilibrium
c. pH balance
d. Oxidative phosphorylation


Ans: a

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What classification of drug allergy would be described as an immune system reaction to injected proteins used to treat immune conditions?

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List some of the important assessment findings that influenced the care of Mrs Crisp during her stay in critical care

What will be an ideal response?

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