Which of the following organs or body systems requires a constant blood supply, regardless of external factors?
A) Skin
B) Muscles
C) Kidneys
D) Gastrointestinal tract
Ans: C) Kidneys
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A) Respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute B) Clinging to his mother and crying C) Prolonged and forced expiration D) Abdominal wall movement with inspiration
_______ are responsible for the development of female sex organs, and _______ are re-sponsible for the development of male sex organs
a. Estrogens and progesterone; testosterone and dihydrotestosterone b. Estrogen and luteinizing hormone; testosterone and follicle-stimulating hormone c. Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone; progesterone and dihy-drotestosterone d. Hormones and ovum; spermatozoa and zygotes
Open threat of bodily harm to another is the intentional tort of ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Amy is a 9-year-old patient who has a high fever, headache, and an itchy rash. Although Amy usually has a good appetite, her mother says she has not been hungry for the last few days. The rash is starting to blister. Which of the following diseases might you suspect?
A. Chickenpox B. Rubella C. Diphtheria D. Hepatitis E. Cholera