The pattern of this bone, the ___________, gives a spongelike appearance and strength without adding weight
a. compact bone
b. trabeculae
c. axial skeleton
d. cartilage
b
RATIONALE: The trabeculae is a meshwork of interconnecting bone that give the bone a spongelike appearance. It adds strength to the bone without adding weight.
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a. liver b. renal c. cardiac d. gallbladder
How can infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) lead to aplastic anemia?
a. EBV causes defects in precursor cells. b. EBV infects stem cells, and an immune response to destroy the stem cells is initiated. c. EBV creates immune complexes on the surface of the stem cell that damages it. d. Infection with the virus shuts down cytokine production by macrophages.
Which of the following is the most common cause of acquired platelet dysfunction?
a. Myeloproliferative disorders b. Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome c. Drugs, especially aspirin d. Afibrinogenemia
When performing a fingerstick, the puncture should be oriented ________ to or across the fingerprint ridges
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.