A patient has edema in the legs after prolonged standing. This edema is most likely caused by:
a. Closed lymphatic channels
b. Decreased capillary permeability
c. Decreased oncotic pressure
d. Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure
Ans: d. Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure
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The ligament seen on sectional images connecting the lateral and medial menisci is the ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The subcutaneous layer consists of
A) epithelial and adipose tissues. B) areolar and adipose tissues. C) dense connective and loose connective tissues. D) epithelium and loose connective tissues. E) skeletal muscles and adipose tissue.
Which functional feature best describes the manner in which cardiac muscle contracts?
Automaticity (autorhythmicity) promotes the spontaneous contraction of the cardiac muscle cells. Refractory periods in cardiac contractions are relatively short. Only some motor units contract in cardiac muscle. Nerve fibers must stimulate cardiac muscle cells for them to contract.
Which common metabolic disease presents with irregular thickening and softening of the bones?
a. gigantism b. Paget's disease c. osteoporosis d. rickets