Severe burns often lead to:
A. Kidney failure.
B. Pulmonary embolism.
C. Hyperthermia.
D. A slowing of metabolic rate.
Answer: A. Kidney failure.
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A. apnea B. tachypnea C. eupnea D. bradypnea
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A. 680 mm Hg B. 2,270 mm Hg C. 650 mm Hg D. 204 mm Hg
The thickening of the spinal cord in the neck region is called the ________ enlargement and contains the motor neurons that control the muscles of the arms.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).