A patient is breathing slowly and blood pH analysis indicates an abnormally high value. What is the likely diagnosis?
A) metabolic acidosis
B) respiratory acidosis
C) metabolic alkalosis
D) respiratory alkalosis
Answer: C) metabolic alkalosis
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What are the two subdivisions of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?
a. superior and inferior b. sympathetic and parasympathetic c. spinal and limbs d. internal and external e. efferent and afferent
Which of the following is a hamstring muscle?
A. Semimembranosus B. Adductor magnus C. Gluteus medius D. Ischiocavernosus E. Tensor fasciae latae
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)