When skin is exposed to sunlight it produces a molecule that is converted to ________, which the body needs for calcium absorption.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
vitamin D
In the presence of sunlight, the skin manufactures vitamin D, which is needed for calcium absorption.
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In general, ________ can be used in warehouses with storage that does not exceed 40 ft. (12 m) in overall height and with a ceiling height of less than 45 ft. (14 m)
a. wet pipe sprinkler systems b. early-suppression, fast-response (ESFR) sprinkler systems c. deluge sprinkler systems d. preaction sprinkler systems
A reticulocyte is an immature erythrocyte that has retained ____________________ in the cytoplasm.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The kidneys and pancreas are called retroperitoneal organs because they:
A. are protected by the anterior rib cage. B. are located behind the abdominal cavity. C. sit in front of the liver, spleen, and stomach. D. lie just anterior to the costovertebral angle.
An 83-year-old woman has fallen down the basement stairs. She complains of left hip pain and rates it 10/10. Since the patient is downstairs, you immediately recognize the need for assistance in extricating her to the ambulance. As you start the primary assessment, you note a large dog at the top of the stairs growling. At this time, what is your primary concern?
A) Pain B) Dog C) Need for additional help D) Airway