Perry’s body is not able to efficiently remove metabolic waste products from his blood, so he must receive dialysis treatments. Which organ(s) in his body is/are diseased?
a. pancreas
b. heart and blood vessels
c. liver
d. kidneys
e. small intestine
Answer: d. kidneys
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which state has over 10 years of data indicating relatively stable rates of obese and overweight school-age children?
a. Arkansas b. Tennessee c. Indiana d. Texas
Which of the following is not a function of normal intestinal flora?
a. Synthesize vitamin K. b. Prevent intestinal infections. c. Break down protein into amino acids. d. Protect against certain intestinal diseases.
A patient has a burn on his arm that includes blisters that break easily, and has patchy colors, and the patient does not complain about pain, but feels pressure when it is applied to the burned area. What classification of burn is this?
a. Deep partial-thickness b. Full thickness c. Superficial d. Superficial partial-thickness