When hyperplasia proceeds out of control, a tumor may develop. This condition is termed
A. hypertrophy.
B. neoplasia.
C. atrophy.
D. metaplasia.
E. fibrosis.
B
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Three types of RNA participate in protein synthesis.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Structure C is the
A) choroid.
B) iris.
C) sclera.
D) ciliary body.
E) lens.
A patient presents in the emergency department after he's been in a car accident. Because the patient is complaining about severe headaches, you suspect localized bleeding in his cranium. Moreover, you run tests and notice major swelling in this area. Which course of action should be a priority?
A. Inducing local vasodilation B. Increasing pressure in the area to decrease bleeding C. Decreasing inflammation to prevent tissue damage D. Increasing the temperature in the cranial area to induce a fever
When the carbonic acid-sodium bicarbonate buffer pair buffer an acid:
a. the pH of the blood drops slightly b. a weak acid is replaced by a strong acid c. water is formed d. both A and C above