Which of the following is not associated with eccrine sweat glands? 

A. Most numerous
B. Produce watery sweat
C. Cause loss of body heat
D. Most numerous in armpits and groin
E. Activated primarily by heat


D. Most numerous in armpits and groin
Apocrine glands are most numerous in the armpits and groin.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the blood–brain barrier?

A) Protects the brain from "foreign invaders." B) Protects the brain from hormones and neurotransmitters in the rest of the body C) Maintains a constant environment, or homeostasis, for the brain. D) Allows water-soluble molecules to pass while defending against fat-soluble molecules.

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Match each item with a statement below.

A. Relates to the past, present, or future health of an individual, both mental and physical B. Nonprofit trade organization and advocate for the IT industry C. Extends HIPAA's reach by increasing confidentiality protections for ePHI, mandating tougher penalties for confidentiality breach, and requiring public notification of organizational breaches D. A governmental entity that mandates regulations E. A department of the United States Department of Commerce that sets standards for EHRs under the HITECH Act F. The use of hardware and software in an effort to manage and manipulate data and information G. Administers the Medicare program, the Federal portion of the Medicaid program, and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) H. Has a fivefold mission: to help provide citizens with access to high-quality health care, to help people find jobs and child care, to keep food safe, to manage infectious diseases, and to extend the practice of diagnosis and treatment I. Used by hospitals and physicians to protect them in the case that certain procedures or treatments may subject the hospital or physician to legal liability for treatment risks

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Suzie was working on an emergency c-section. Suzie was in a rush and did not have good ________________, which caused her to misplace an instrument

A. manual dexterity C. organizational skills B. ability to concentrate D. problem-solving skills

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