Hypoproteinemia can lead to a condition called ______.
A. hypertension
B. edema
C. hypotonic hydration
D. acidosis
Answer: B. edema
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All of the following eye muscles originate from the sphenoid around the optic canal EXCEPT ________
A) lateral rectus B) inferior rectus C) medial rectus D) inferior oblique
Aldosterone is a hormone that increase the level of Na+ in the blood. Considering negative-feedback regulation of blood Na+ levels, which of the following events would most likely be an effect of aldosterone on the body in blood Na+ levels decreased?
A. Aldosterone would reduce activity in the brain that stimulated salty food cravings. B. Aldosterone would cause a decrease in the amount of Na+ that was excreted as part of urine. C. Aldosterone would cause an increase in the amount of Na+ that was excreted as part of urine. D. Aldosterone would decrease the amount of Na+ that is absorbed at the small intestine.
A patient develops a clot that blocks the blood supply to the right cerebral hemisphere. What signs and symptoms would you expect as a result of this blockage?
What will be an ideal response?
Which statement is the best reason for an elevated white blood cell count?
A) Patient is having sudden, extreme hemorrhaging. B) Patient is dehydrated. C) Patient is anemic. D) Patient has a systemic bacterial infection.