A reflex that occurs when a newborn is startled, causing the arms to be thrown wide and the fingers to spread, followed by a grabbing motion, is called the:
a. palmar reflex. c. rooting reflex.
b. Moro reflex. d. sucking reflex.
b
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The hypothalamus is important for regulating all of the following EXCEPT
a. body temperature. b. hair growth. c. hunger. d. thirst.
A patient presents with a history of frequent urination, signs and symptoms of dehydration, and a blood glucose of 958 mg/dL. There is no acetone odor on his breath. To which of the following can the absence of an acetone odor most likely be attributed?
A) Elimination of ketoacids by the blood buffer system B) Elimination of ketoacids through Kussmaul's respirations C) The ability to use enough glucose to meet metabolic needs D) The ability to convert to the use of amino acids for energy metabolism
________ pain is felt at a site away from the injured or diseased body part.
A. Phantom B. Intractable C. Referred D. Radiating
The process in which blood or lymph capillaries pick up digested nutrients is ____
A) metabolism B) mechanical digestion C) chemical digestion D) absorption