Define cyanosis
What will be an ideal response?
Bluish appearance of tissues that occurs when oxygen levels are low.
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The epidermis consists of five layers of cells, each layer with a distinct role to play in the health, well-being, and functioning of the skin. Which of the following layers is responsible for cell division and replacement?
A) stratum corneum B) stratum granulosum C) stratum lucidum D) stratum basale
Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding regulation of pituitary hormone secretion by the hypothalamus?
a. all pituitary hormones are regulated by tropic hormones from the hypothalamus. b. all anterior pituitary hormones are regulated by a releasing hormone and release inhibiting hormone from the hypothalamus. c. all posterior pituitary hormones are regulated by a releasing hormone from the hypothalamus. d. all anterior pituitary hormones are tropic hormones. e. none of the above.
Which of the following conditions would have the greatest effect on peripheral resistance?
A) doubling the diameter of a vessel B) doubling the turbulence of the blood C) doubling the number of white cells in the blood D) doubling the length of a vessel E) doubling the viscosity of the blood
Which auditory ossicle is attached to the tympanic membrane?
A. labyrinth B. incas C. malleus D. stapes E. oval window