Bill contracts a viral disease that destroys cells in the posterior gray horns in his spinal cord. As a result, which of the following would you expect?
A) loss of sensation in his torso
B) inability to breathe
C) problems with moving his arms
D) uncontrollable sweating of his feet
E) problems with moving his legs
Answer: A
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Cytotoxic T cells
A. attach to the surface of cells, causing them to lyse. B. cause precipitation of antigens. C. have IgG antibodies on their cell membranes. D. are destroyed after contact killing. E. produce antibodies for general circulation.
Increasing the GFR tends to increase the excretion rate of sodium.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Complement:
a. consists of a group of protein molecules b. is activated by antibodies c. is usually found in an inactive form in the blood d. all of the above
The patient is 52 years old and has a history of hypertension. His cholesterol level is 245. He states his job is very stressful and he is recently going through a divorce. He admits to being overweight and has an inactive lifestyle. His father died of a stroke at age 60. He is worried about having a heart attack and/or stroke and wishes to change his lifestyle. The nurse encourages the patient to eat more fish. Explain why eating more fish would be of benefit for this patient.
What will be an ideal response?