Which of the following leads to an increased risk of infection in the elderly?
A) skin breakdown and ulcers
B) immune response to new microbes is less effective
C) circulation is poor
D) all of the above
Answer: D) all of the above
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The rising phase of a cardiac pacemaker action potential is caused by a __________ current
A) Potassium B) Sodium C) Chloride D) Calcium Fill in the blank with the correct answer.
Afferent neurons have a long peripheral axon and a short central axon
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Identify the arterial vessel that gives rise to all major arteries EXCEPT those that supply the lungs
A) aorta B) pulmonary trunk C) ligamentum arteriosum D) anterior vena cava E) celiac trunk
If a pneumothorax occurs, pleural pressure and alveolar pressure become __________ barometric pressure.
A) equal to B) greater than C) less than