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The origin of mammals occurred in which era? - Answer Triassic Period (252 Ma- 201 Ma) What are some key events that occurred within the Triassic Period? (2 points) - Answer - Pangea supercontinent formed through continental drift. - Therapsida groups had evolved within vertebrates Therapsida groups had increased metabolic rate inferred through: ___________________ (3 points) - Answer - upright posture (relative to reptiles) - muscular diaphragm for enhanced breathing - breathing while ...

BIO 202 Final ExamThe most important mineralocorticoid regulator of electrolyte concentrations in extracellular fluids is ________. - correct answer aldosterone Which organ is responsible for synthesizing the hormone atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)? - correct answer the heart Dave has discovered a new lipid-soluble hormone. Which of the following is true regarding this hormone? - correct answer will be bound to a transport protein in the blood Cellular responses to hormones that initia...

Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 8th Edition by Carolyn Jarvis MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A physician tells the nurse that a patients vertebra prominens is tender and asks the nurse to reevaluate the area in 1 hour. The area of the body the nurse will assess is: a. Just above the diaphragm. b. Just lateral to the knee cap. c. At the level of the C7 vertebra. d. At the level of the T11 vertebra. ANS: C The C7 vertebra has a long spinous process, called the vertebra prominen...

NUR 2214 Final Exam With Correct Questions & Answers A man has been told he is NOT synthesizing enough FSH and may be unable to father a child. Chose the correct statement to explain this problem. - FSH stimulates sperm production in the testes. The single most important regulator of calcium levels in the blood is ____. - Parathyroid hormone Oxytocin _____. - release is an example of a positive feedback mechanism. ADH _____. - secretion is inhibited by alcohol Which of the followin...

BIO 210 exam 2 practice questions & Answers. | VERIFIED| ACCURATE| While most of the cells in a hair are dead, the living epithelial cells are found in - -the hair bulb The part of the hair that extends beyond the skin surface is called the - -shaft The type of gland that secretes into a hair follicle that is found in the axillary, anal, and genital regions is the ____________sweat gland - -apocrine Why might someone pale when they are exposed to a cold temerature? - -vasoconstriction ha...

What term is used to describe a hernial protrusion of a saclike cyst that contains meninges, spinal fluid, and a portion of the spinal cord through a defect in a posterior arch of a vertebra? Myelomeningocele What provides the best estimate of the functioning of renal tissue? Glomerular filtration rate Where are langerhans cells found? Skin Where in the lung does gas exchange occur? Alveolocapillary membrane The tonic neck reflex observed in a newborn should no longer be obtainable by: 5 ...

1. Joint (articulation): A place where two or more bones meet 2. Weakest: Joints are the parts of the skeleton 3. Classes of joints: Functional and structural 4. Functions of joints: Give skeleton mobility; Hold skeleton together 5. Movement: Functional classification based on amount of joint allows 6. Synarthroses: immovable joints - functional classification 7. Amphiarthroses: slightly movable joints - functional classification 8. Diarthroses: freely movable joints - functional classifi...

What are the two major divisions of the skeletal system? - ANSWER axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton The skull, spine, sternum, and ribs are part of what division of the skeletal system? - ANSWER Axial The girdles, arms, and legs are part of what division of the skeletal system? - ANSWER Appendicular The tympanic cavity is located in the... - ANSWER Ear What part of the skull contains the ossicles - ANSWER Tympanic Cavity These bones of the skull; frontal, ethmoidal, sphenoidal, an...

Bone is made up of osseous tissue, cartilage,dense connective tissue, epithelium, adipose tissue, and nervous tissue skeletal system Functions in support, protection, movement, mineral homeostasis, blood cell production, and triglyceride storage Parts of a long bone diaphysis(shaft), epiphyses(ends), metaphyses, articular cartilage, periosteum, medullary (marrow) cavity, endosteum Bone tissue consists of Widely separated cells surrounded by a extracellular matrix ...

WGU D027 Exam Questions & Answers Latest Updated 2023. A female patient has been recently diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. As an advanced practice nurse, you understand that she will be undergoing a multi-faceted treatment approach that will include one or more medications. Which medication is considered the “gold standard” endocrine treatment for breast cancer? (0/1 Point) Fulvestrant (Faslodex), an antiestrogen indicated for metastatic estrogen receptor-positive breast cance...