Death and Dying — Cumulative exam Answers

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Why does estrogen most likely need to increase blood flow in a pregnant woman’s body?

A
so blood can be better filtered
B
so she can be warmer
C
so she can feel calmer
D
so blood can reach the fetus
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A doctor who specializes in skin disorders is a

A
dermatologist.
B
dermatology technician.
C
microdermabrasion.
D
cosmetologist.
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Which statement regarding the layers of a nerve is true?

A
The epineurium is the middle layer of tissue that further protects the nerve fiber and allows blood to supply the nerve.
B
The fascicles surround the endoneurium and are often called nerve fibers.
C
The perineurium is the outermost layer of thin tissue that surrounds fascicles and provides additional protection.
D
The endoneurium is the innermost layer of tissue that surrounds the axons.
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Which receptors are involved in detecting a hot pan and the resulting feeling of pain?

A
mechanoreceptors and photoreceptors
B
nociceptors and thermoreceptors
C
photoreceptors and nociceptors
D
mechanoreceptors and thermoreceptors
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The lymphatic system provides which type of cell to the circulatory system?

A
red blood cells
B
white blood cells
C
plasma cells
D
platelets
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What is the difference between emphysema and asthma?

A
Emphysema is an inflammation of the lungs, while asthma is a bacterial infection of the lungs.
B
Emphysema is the gradual destruction of the alveoli, while asthma is a sensitivity to irritants that causes the airway to constrict.
C
Emphysema is a sensitivity to irritants that causes the airway to constrict, while asthma is the gradual destruction of the alveoli.
D
Emphysema is a bacterial infection of the lungs, while asthma is an inflammation of the lungs.
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Which is a difference between the general visceral motor nerves and the special visceral motor nerves?

A
Special visceral motor nerves control involuntary muscle function throughout the body, while general visceral motor nerves control the involuntary function of muscles in internal organs.
B
General visceral motor nerves control involuntary muscle function throughout the body, while special visceral motor nerves control the involuntary function of muscles in internal organs.
C
Special visceral motor nerves receive information through receptors, whereas general visceral motor nerves must make a connection with muscle fibers through the motor endplate.
D
General visceral motor nerves receive information through receptors, whereas special visceral motor nerves must make a connection with muscle fibers through the motor endplate.
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The two primary functions of the skull are to protect the brain and to

A
form the structure of the face and head.
B
serve as the hub of the nervous system.
C
link the brain and the rest of the nervous system.
D
protect the other parts of the nervous system.
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What is the main function of the respiratory system?

A
to circulate blood throughout the body by means of oxygenated air
B
to manage the intake of oxygen and the output of carbon dioxide
C
to make sure that air, rather than food, gets propelled through the airways
D
to allow room for air to push through into the lung cavity
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Which organization gives a midwife advanced certification?

A
Southeast American Registry of Midwives
B
North American Registry of Midwives
C
NCLEX
D
MCAT
37

Keon smokes, is overweight, and is very stressed at work. When the doctor measure’s Keon’s blood pressure, which reading most likely appears, and how can Keon treat it?

A
His blood pressure is 90/60, and he should drink more water.
B
His blood pressure is 120/80, and he should take medication.
C
His blood pressure is 145/90, and he should increase his sodium intake.
D
His blood pressure is 150/100, and he should exercise and diet.
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Which specialist is most likely to treat a patient who has melanoma?

A
a dermatology technician
B
a dermatological oncologist
C
a cosmetologist
D
an immunodermatologist
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Which of these doctors is most likely to perform a skin test?

A
a pharmacologist
B
an allergist
C
a cardiologist
D
an osteoimmunologist

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