Following a CT and biopsy, a female patient has received a diagnosis of mesenteric cancer. What is the physiologic function of a mesentery?
A) Surrounding and protecting many of the organs in the gastrointestinal tract
B) Secreting exocrine digestive enzymes into the peritoneal space
C) Producing the rhythmic muscular contractions of peristalsis
D) Resorbing excess bile between meals and while an individual is fasting
A
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a. "It's a neurotransmitter in the brain that decreases excitability." b. "It is a chemical that regulates what a person thinks and how he or she reacts." c. "It is a chemical in the brain that helps focus attention and organize thoughts." d. "It is the opposite of dopamine, the chemical that causes Parkinson's disease."
A family does preconception testing for early identification of cerebral palsy to make childbearing decisions by using genetic markers. The PHN recognizes that this area of study is called
A. The Human Genome Project B. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) C. Ecological epidemiology D. Genomics
Which situation places the client at the highest risk of lack of oxygen?
A) Client has quadriplegia B) Client has dehydration C) Client is unconscious D) Client has high blood pressure