Vanessa's 80-year-old grandmother sets her thermostat at 26°C (80°F) and wears a sweater on balmy spring days. When asked why, the grandmother says she feels cold. What is a possible cause for her feeling cold?
What will be an ideal response?
Most elderly people have poor blood flow to the skin. Thus, their skin becomes cold. This triggers thermal receptors in the skin to signal cold skin. The brain interprets this as a cold body temperature.
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The bone seen on sectional images articulating with the anterior calcaneus is the ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
In the male, which muscle ejects urine or semen, compresses the base of the penis, and helps in formation of an erection?
A. Iliococcygeus B. Superficial transverse perineal muscle C. External urethral sphincter D. Bulbospongiosus E. Pubococcygeus
Glucose sparing refers to a phenomenon occurring during the
a. absorptive phase of metabolism in which recently ingested glucose is saved in the form of glycogen for future use. b. postabsorptive phase of metabolism in which glucose ingested earlier is saved in the form of glycogen for use during prolonged fasting. c. postabsorptive phase of metabolism in which numerous body tissues release glucose for immediate use by the brain. d. postabsorptive phase of metabolism in which numerous body tissues switch to metabolizing alternative, non-glucose energy sources, so that glucose remains available for the brain.
Enlargements of the spinal cord occur
A) near the posterior median sulcus. B) adjacent to the anterior median fissure. C) in those spinal segments that control the limbs. D) in the thoracic region. E) in the sacral region.