List three components of the integumentary system, and give one of their functions.

What will be an ideal response?


Possible answers include:

skin: protects the body against infection
fingernails and toenails: protect tips of fingers and toes
hair: provide insulation
sebaceous glands: produce oil that keeps the skin from drying
sweat glands: regulate temperature
breasts: produce milk

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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When assessing a central pulse of a young child, the EMT would palpate the:

A) Radial pulse B) Brachial pulse C) Pedal pulse D) Femoral pulse

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The Kefauver-Harris Drug Amendment tests safety and effectiveness of drugs

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which diagnostic study demonstrates a herniated disc causing spinal compression and radiographic filling defect?

a. angiography b. electromyogram c. myelogram d. cross-table x-ray

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