Hypothyroidism can occur even though the thyroid gland is perfectly normal
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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The term distal means
A. closer to the point of attachment. B. toward the midline. C. the back of the body or body part. D. nearer the inside or core of the body or an organ. E. farther from the point of attachment.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The extrinsic eye muscle motor units contain only 8 to 12 muscle cells and in some cases as few as 2 or 3 muscle cells. 2. Retinal detachment always results in loss of vision. 3. The structure that allows equalization of the pressure in the middle ear with that outside the body is the external auditory meatus. 4. The bending of light rays is called reflection. 5. The all-or-none phenomenon as applied to nerve conduction states that the whole nerve cell must be stimulated for conduction to take place.
Disinfectants may be harmful to animals
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements explains why decubitus ulcers are of concern in elderly patients?
A. Elderly individuals have increased sebum secretion that provides more nutrients to the bacteria that cause decubitus ulcers. B. Elderly individuals have more fragile skin due to loss of collagen fibers in the dermis, increasing the likelihood of tissue damage. C. Elderly individuals have higher amounts of collagen in the skin that increases the likelihood of bacterial infection. D. Elderly individuals are more likely to fall and experience abrasions due to loss of balance.