What are the three layers of the heart wall from superficial to deep?

What will be an ideal response?


Epicardium, myocardium, and endocardium

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The smallest of the salivary glands are the ________

A) Submandibulars B) Sublinguals C) Subbuccals D) Parotids

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If a 10% sucrose solution is separated from a 20% sucrose solution by a membrane impermeable to sucrose, in which direction will net movement of water occur?

A) from the 20% sucrose solution to the 10% sucrose solution only B) from the 10% sucrose solution to the 20% sucrose solution and from the 20% sucrose solution to the 10% sucrose solution C) There will be no net movement of water in this case. D) from the 10% sucrose solution to the 20% sucrose solution only E) None of the answers are correct.

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The patient is 52 years old and has a history of hypertension. His cholesterol level is 245. He states his job is very stressful and he is recently going through a divorce. He admits to being overweight and has an inactive lifestyle. His father died of a stroke at age 60. He is worried about having a heart attack and/or stroke and wishes to change his lifestyle. The nurse encourages the patient to eat more fish. Explain why eating more fish would be of benefit for this patient.

What will be an ideal response?

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The iron compound in hemoglobin is

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word.

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