Why is it important to observe the patient before restraining it for a physical examination?
What will be an ideal response?
By observing the animal prior to restraint, one may pick up on an existing lameness or gait abnormality, and one may observe the mental status of the patient. These observations may influence what restraint technique is used, diagnosis, and prognosis.
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Which of the following statements concerning HCO3- excretion by the kidneys is incorrect?
a. During HCO3- reabsorption, HCO3- in the tubular fluid is actively cotransported by K+. b. HCO3- is not excreted at pH =7.4. c. Secretion of H+ is accompanied by the addition of new HCO3- to the plasma. d. HCO3- excretion increases during alkalosis. e. None of the above are incorrect.
Angiotensin II and atrial natriuretic peptide are able to alter the reabsorption of water through a similar pathway that involves altered
A) Na+/K+ pump activity in the principal cells. B) sodium channel expression on the apical membrane. C) Na+/K+ pump activity in the intercalated cells. D) release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). E) integration of aquaporin-3 into the membrane.
Cancer rates are higher among concentration camp survivors.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
Describe how the newborn's first breath alters the circulatory pattern.
What will be an ideal response?