_______ respond to increases in fetal arterial blood pressure by detecting the amount of stretch and sending impulses via the vagus nerve to the midbrain, decreasing FHR, CO, and BP.
A. Baroreceptors
B. Chemoreceptors
C. Veins
Answer: A. Baroreceptors
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The most therapeutic nursing response to the client's statement is what? A) "Don't worry; you will be just fine after ECT. Lots of people are afraid of losing their memory, but it's not really a problem." B) "Who told you that? It's not really much of an issue with ECT. Sometimes people do lose some of their memory, but it is not a long-term problem." C) "I hear what you are saying. What is it that makes you so afraid of losing your memory?" D) "I understand your concern. You may experience some short-term memory loss right after the procedure, but it is not a long-term effect."
Which glucoprotein is thought to transport essential elements such as hormones, ions, and other metabolites to and from the bone cells?
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