Which of the following is not a known cause of congenital anomalies?
A. Infectious disease in the mother during pregnancy
B. A genetic disorder
C. Exposure to teratogens during pregnancy
D. Smoking during lactation
E. Smoking during pregnancy
D. Smoking during lactation
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Prehospital treatment for patients with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma focuses on:
A) intubation and insulin administration. B) correction of electrolyte abnormalities. C) high-flow oxygen and IV or IM glucagon. D) airway management and fluid rehydration.
Progesterone calms the myometrium and prevents contraction. What factor does not antagonize progesterone and trigger labor and delivery?
A) rising estrogen levels increase sensitivity B) rising oxytocin levels lead to uterine contractions C) distortion of the myometrium D) distortion of the cervix E) relaxation of the cervix
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The liver carries out the first steps in both protein and carbohydrate metabolism. 2. The liver produces plasma proteins such as prothrombin and fibrinogen. 3. Glucose is the preferred energy food for the cells. 4. The first step in carbohydrate catabolism is glycolysis. 5. Glycolysis occurs in the mitochondria.
How many nucleotides are needed to form a codon?
A. 20 B. 3 C. 2 D. None of the choices are correct.