Polio can sometimes damage the brainstem respiratory centers and result in which condition?
A) A pneumothorax
B) A Bohr effect
C) Atelectasis
D) Ondine's curse
E) Adult respiratory distress syndrome
D
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A) basal cells B) receptor cells C) bipolar cells D) supporting cells
Which of the following contains chemicals that kill bacteria and prevent bacterial invasions of the skin?
A) sweat B) hemoglobin C) keratin D) sebum E) melanin
Why is early closure of the fontanels sometimes associated with mental retardation?
A. The cranial nerves are compressed. B. The spinal cord does not develop properly. C. The brain cannot grow normally. D. The meninges do not attach properly to the skull. E. The skull is asymmetrical.
During fetal development the primary site(s) of red blood cell production is/are
A) bone marrow. B) liver. C) thymus. D) kidneys. E) liver and spleen.