Proton radiotherapy is particularly beneficial because of
a. protons depositing their total energy within the target tissue.
b. the positive charge of protons.
c. the minimal scatter radiation produced with protons.
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
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Match each tissue type with its primary function
Nervous Tissue ____ Epithelial Tissue ____ Connective Tissue___ Cardiac Muscle Tissue____ Skeletal Muscle Tissue____ Smooth Muscle Tissue___ a. Provides electrical control and communication system. Pathway for the exchange of information between organs, the brain, spinal cord, etc. b. Covers and protects the body's structures. Protects underlying tissues. Provides location for absorption and secretion of nutrients and waste. c. Propels the blood throughout the body. d. Supports, contains, and gives shape to all structures of the body. e. Responsible for all of the movements of the body. Limb movement and locomotion. f. Its contractions propel material through vessels and the hollow canals of organs.
EPO enhances athletic performance by:
A) making the athlete more alert B) increasing oxygen-carrying capacity and endurance C) building muscle mass D) giving a sense of well-being and optimism
Physicians perform general physical examinations to ____.
A. obtain information about the patient's educational and social history B. confirm the patient's overall state of health and provide baseline values for vital signs and mensuration C. order laboratory and x-ray tests in order to make a differential diagnosis D. obtain information about the patient's financial status E. assist patients from different cultures
What are the pillars of a health care system, reflected in the "Iron Triangle" of health care?
A. Education, cost, and access B. Insurance, education, and quality C. Reliability, insurance, and completeness D. Access, cost, and quality