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The heart is located in which part of the mediastinum? The middle mediastinum The superior vena cava carries blood into which chamber of the heart? The right atrium Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:02 / 0:15 Full screen The blood leaves the right ventricle to enter the lungs by passing through which structure(s)? The pulmonary arteries Where is the mediastinum located? -movable partition between the ...

Stomach correct answersChyme is produced here Duodenum correct answersInitial section of the small intestine Small intestine correct answersOrgan where most digestion occurs Pancreas and Liver correct answersThis adds exocrine secretions to duodenum via a duct Pylorus correct answersSphincter between stomach and intestine Pancreas correct answersEnzymes produced here Rectum correct answersDistension of its walls triggers the defecation reflex The renal capsule consists of co...

osmoregulation correct answersthe control of solute concentrations(electrolytes) and water balance - excretion or reabsorption metabolic waste kidney filters correct answersco2 - generated from oxidative phos nitrogenous waste - break down of proteins and deamination of AA (ammonia, add ion to make urea which can be filtered out in urine) kidney as a solid organ correct answershuge numbers of tiny tubules, capillaries that are mashed together to give appearance of a solid organ actually...

T-tubules (triads) correct answersDepolarizing currents pass to the sarcoplasmic reticulum via: Troponin correct answersThe muscle protein that binds to Ca++ during excitation-contraction coupling is: One muscle cell only correct answersA skeletal muscle fiber comprises: Slow-twitch fibers have more myoglobin than fast-twitch AND Slow-twitch fibers are more fatigue-resistant than fast-twitch correct answersFast-twitch muscle fibers differ from slow-twitch fibers in which way(s)? Smoo...

What is the general purpose of feedback mechanisms correct answersthe bring about rapid change in the body What is a hormone correct answersa chemical regulator secreted from an endocrine gland that travels through the bloodstream to affect target cells What best describes how the total body balance of any chemical substance is determined correct answersThe difference between the amount of substance lost from the body and the amount gained Which directly determines an atom's identity? ...

integral proteins correct answersPenetrate the hydrophobic interior of the lipid bilayer. Commerce via facilitated or active. peripheral protein correct answersA protein loosely bound to the surface of a membrane or to part of an integral protein and not embedded in the lipid bilayer. Carbohydrate group correct answersLinked with protein or lipids and function as adhesion. Cholesterol correct answersSteroid common in cell membranes, also in many hormones. Functions as support make the m...

The nurse is completing the admission assessment of a 3-year old who is admitted with bacterial meningitis and hydrocephalus. Which assessment finding is evidence that the child is experiencing increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? A. Tachycardia and tachypnea B. Sluggish and unequal pupillary responses C. Increased head circumference and bulging fontanels D. Blood pressure fluctuations and syncope correct answersB. Sluggish and unequal pupillary responses A client with acute pancreatiti...

An older client's daughter calls the home health nurse and reports that her mother has become and is very confused at night. The daughter states that her mother's behavior changed suddenly a few days a few days ago and is now getting worse. Which actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply a. Ask if the mother is experiencing any pain with urination. b. Encourage increase intake of high protein foods. c. Instruct the daughter to check her mother's temperature. d. Review the cli...

In planning care for a 6 month-old infant, what must the nurse provide to assist in the development of trust? A) Food B) Warmth C) Security D) Comfort correct answersC) Security A nurse has just received a medication order which is not legible. Which statement best reflects assertive communication? A) "I cannot give this medication as it is written. I have no idea of what you mean." B) "Would you please clarify what you have written so I am sure I am reading it correctly?" C) "I ...

The single mother of a child with a head injury is sitting at the child's bedside crying when the PN enters the room. The mother states, "why did this happen? I just can't cope with this." What is the best initial response correct answersDo you have someone who can help you cope with this? The PN is reinforcing instruction with a client who is being discharged from the ambulatory day surgery center following cataracts removal and intraocular lens implants. Which occurrence should the PN t...