Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the ________ to increase the rate of production and maturation of erythrocyte progenitor and erythroblast cells.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
kidney
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A conscious but combative patient with severe facial trauma is fully immobilized on a backboard. During your assessment, the patient begins coughing up large amounts of blood. You suction his oropharynx, but his mouth quickly refills with blood. You should:
A) preoxygenate the patient with a bag-mask for 2 minutes and then perform nasotracheal intubation. B) roll the backboard on its side, suction his oropharynx, and prepare to perform pharmacologically assisted intubation. C) alternate suctioning of his oropharynx for 15 seconds and assisting ventilations for 2 minutes until his airway is clear of blood. D) continually suction his oropharynx until it is clear of blood, apply oxygen via nonrebreathing mask, and administer a sedative drug.
The adult kidney develops from the
A. pronephros. B. metanephros. C. mesonephros. D. allantois. E. neonephros.
Average tidal volume is approximately
A. 2900 mL. B. 1500 mL. C. 1000 mL. D. 500 mL.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Epinephrine is secreted in greater amounts than norepinephrine in the adrenal medulla. 2. The hormone somatostatin is secreted by beta cells. 3. The hormone glucagon is secreted by G-cells. 4. Insulin is secreted by beta cells.