The covering of body surfaces and the lining of body cavities is composed of __________ tissue.
A. interstitial
B. muscle
C. adipose
D. epithelial
E. nervous
D. epithelial
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Which of the following terms refers to paleness of the skin such as seen in patients with shock or anemia?
a) hirsutism b) pallor c) jaundice d) androgenic alopecia e) erythema
Choose the correct description for the preceding image
A) The cell is in a hypotonic saline solution. B) Osmotic flow does not occur across the plasma membrane of the cell. C) As the current condition of the cell continues, its plasma membrane may rupture or lyse. D) The cell is in equilibrium with the solution in that as one water molecule moves out of the cell, another moves in to replace it. E) As water moves out of the cell, crenation occurs.
Define the term transport maximum and describe a way cells can increase their transport capacity.
What will be an ideal response?
A 68-year-old obese woman presents with a markedly decreased level of consciousness. She was found in bed by her husband. Your primary assessment reveals that her respirations are slow and shallow, her pulse is slow and weak, and her skin is cold and dry. According to the patient's husband, she has had a recent infection, but he cannot remember what the doctor called it. You should be MOST suspicious that this patient is experiencing:
A) myxedema coma. B) Addisonian crisis. C) diabetic ketoacidosis. D) acute hypothyroidism.