One of the main dangers of burns is
A. dehydration, as water can escape from the body.
B. hyperthermia, as temperture regulation is very compromised.
C. hypocalcemia, as blood ion levels are dramatically altered.
D. respiratory infection, as body defenses are concentrated superficially.
A
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Another name for a voluntary muscle is ________
A) Striated muscle B) Cardiac muscle C) Skeletal muscle D) Both A and C
The opening that permits blood to flow between the atria of the fetal heart is (the)
A) ductus venosus. B) ligamentum arteriosum. C) foramen ovale. D) ductus arteriosus. E) None of the answers are correct.
Which of the following represents a logical sequence of structures that contribute to the return of fluid into the blood via the lymphatic system?
A. Blood capillaries, arteries, lymphatic vessels, subclavian vein B. Arteries, lymphatic vessels, blood capillaries, subclavian vein C. Arteries, blood capillaries, lymphatic vessels, subclavian vein D. Subclavian vein, arteries, blood capillaries, lymphatic vessels
If the Broca area is damaged, the result is
A. loss of memory. B. impairment in the movement of the right leg. C. blindness. D. hesitant and distorted speech. E. inability to think of things to say.