________ Dementia is a progressive disorder of the central nervous system that eventually destroys mental capacities
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Which of the following statements regarding the heart is correct?
A. The heart can tolerate an interruption of oxygen for 5 minutes. B. The heart is under the control of the autonomic nervous system. C. The heart relies on an external electrical source to function correctly. D. The heart receives its blood supply from the pulmonary arteries.
Which of the following mechanisms is responsible for hypoxemia in the patient with a pulmonary embolism?
A) Pulmonary shunting B) Pulsus paradoxus C) Lower airway obstruction D) Atelectasis
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Pneumonia can be especially virulent during pregnancy because:
A) pregnancy causes a reduction in tidal volume. B) the mother's immune system is already depressed. C) pregnancy causes an increased risk of bronchospasm. D) the mother's cough reflex markedly diminishes.