The pancreas secretes hormones involved in regulation of ________.

A. growth and reproduction
B. the stress response
C. blood glucose
D. metabolic rate


Answer: C

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How is heat loss different between conduction and convection?

A) Conduction is the loss of heat by evaporation from the skin and convection is the loss of heat by evaporation from the alveolar surfaces of the lungs. B) Conduction is the loss of heat by evaporation from sweat glands and convection is the loss of heat by evaporation from the skin. C) Conduction involves radiation, whereas convection involves evaporation. D) Conduction involves heat loss as cooler air moves across the surface of the body and convection is the direct transfer of energy through physical contact. E) Conduction is the direct transfer of energy through physical contact and convection involves heat loss as cooler air moves across the surface of the body.

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Damage to the vestibular branch of the vestibulocochlear nerve would result in loss of ________.

A. smell B. taste C. balance D. hearing E. sight

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Use the table to determine the best answer.  Patient APatient BPatient CPatient DRespiration Rate3481436Blood pH7.327.257.407.52PCO252604022PO2847298110Tidal Volume375 ml400 ml500 ml600 ml?Which of the patients above is suffering from emphysema?

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Oxygen that is entirely devoid of moisture:

A) is less combustible than humidified oxygen. B) will dry the patient's mucous membranes quickly. C) is optimum for patients requiring long-term oxygen. D) should be given in conjunction with bronchodilators.

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