Synovial membranes are found:
a. lining the wall of body cavities
b. covering organs such as the lung
c. covering surfaces of the body that open to the exterior
d. lining the spaces between bones and joints that move
d. lining the spaces between bones and joints that move
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Distension of the superficial veins caused by weakened valves is termed
A) hemorrhoids. B) venoconstriction. C) vaso vasorum. D) varicose veins. E) venous reserve.
Transcortin is a globulin protein in the blood that binds to and transports the hormone ________
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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.
Which of the following statements about renal control of blood acid-base balance is TRUE?
A. Increased metabolism of glutamine by renal tubular cells increases the plasma bicarbonate concentration. B. Excretion in the urine of hydrogen bound to phosphate buffers decreases plasma bicarbonate concentration. C. H+ that binds to filtered bicarbonate in the tubular fluid is excreted in the urine. D. When hypoventilation occurs at the lungs, the kidneys compensate by reducing glutamine metabolism. E. The kidneys compensate for a metabolic alkalosis by increasing CO2 production.