Which of the following two organs function as the most important physiological buffer systems?
A) the lungs and the kidneys
B) the adrenal glands and the testes
C) the thyroid gland and the heart
D) the stomach and the liver
A) the lungs and the kidneys
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The nucleus of an atom consists of
A) electrons. B) protons. C) neutrons. D) protons + neutrons. E) protons + electrons.
Briefly describe the structure and function of fontanelles.
What will be an ideal response?
Distinguish between the two types of supporting tissues with respect to their characteristic fibers
A) Bone contains only elastic fibers, whereas cartilage can contain collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers. B) Bone contains only collagen fibers, whereas cartilage can contain collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers. C) Bone contains only reticular fibers, whereas cartilage can contain collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers. D) Bone can contain collagen and elastic fibers, whereas cartilage contains only collagen fibers. E) Bone can contain collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers, whereas cartilage contains only elastic fibers.
A five year old child threatens to hold his breath until he dies if his mother does not buy him an ice cream cone. Would you advise the mother to let the child hold his breath or to give in to his demand? Your advise should be based only on any possible physiological damage to the child.
What will be an ideal response?