Define and give an example of hypertrophic change
What will be an ideal response?
Increase in cell size without an increase in cell number; hypertrophy of the heart in chronic hypertension
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A) Capillaries are one cell–layer thick. B) Capillaries form a complex network. C) Capillaries transport blood back to the heart. D) Capillaries are elastic structures.
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A. Inability to drink safe water from the flooded city water pipes B. Inability to eat because of food spoilage from lack of electrical service to refrigerators C. Inability to relax, resulting in anxiety and tension D. Inability to sleep as furniture will be wet, resulting in sleeplessness
A nurse is administering drug X to a patient. The drug information states that the drug acts by activating receptors in the peripheral nervous system by increasing transmitter synthesis. The nurse understands that the effect of this drug is to:
a. activate axonal conduction. b. enhance transmitter storage. c. increase receptor activation. d. synthesize supertransmitters.