Narrowing of the bronchioles is called __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
bronchoconstriction
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Lipids are transported to the surface of the intestinal absorptive cells by ________, and are then processed into ________.
A. micelles; fat droplets B. fat droplets; chylomicrons C. fat droplets; micelles D. micelles; chylomicrons
A saddle joint forms between bones whose articulating surfaces have both convex and concave regions.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The epinephrine and norepinephrine released by the adrenal medullae
A) has a relatively long duration of activity because it may be inactivated by enzymes in the target tissues only. B) is all inactivated by enzymes in the bloodstream. C) provides for localized effects of suprarenal stimulation. D) affects its targets for only a few seconds. E) None of the answers are correct.
You have just completed spinal immobilization of a hemodynamically stable patient with a possible spinal injury. Prior to moving the patient to the ambulance, it is MOST important to:
A) start an IV of normal saline in case the patient deteriorates. B) apply a cardiac monitor and obtain a full set of vital signs. C) perform a detailed secondary assessment to detect other injuries. D) reassess pulse, motor, and sensory functions in all extremities.