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Kidneys -in retroperitoneal space in abdominal cavity -one on each side of spine kidney functions -excrete metabolic waste -maintain water balance -regulate acid base balance -regulate blood pressure -secrete erythropoietin to stimulate RBC growth -activate Vit D to absorb calcium in intestines Kidney disorders may result in decrease in erythropoietin causing: anemia Vit D in kidney function -active form assists with Ca absorption in intestines -precursor ingested...

T or F: Potassium ions are at high concentrations inside of cells, including neurons - ANSWER-True The action potential is a result of: - ANSWER-the movement of ions The post-synaptic cell can be: - ANSWER-in glands, muscle cells and neurons Th resting potential of a neuron is - ANSWER--60mV T or F: The cell body refers to the part of the neurons that begin at the dendrites and extend to the axon terminal - ANSWER-false T or F: Voltage gated ion channels open when a protein binds ...

Urinary System / Portage Learning A&P2, Module 7 Questions and Answers 2023 urinary system organs 2 kidneys 2 ureters 1 urinary bladder 1 urethra kidney (shape, weight, location) bean shaped / size of soup can, about 5oz / located between T12-L3 vertebrae and are protected by the rib cage / right is slightly lower than the left b/c of the liver above it adrenal glands a pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones (epinephrine and norepinephr...

Fresenius Nurse Final Exam Part 1 Latest 2023 Graded A The 3 reasons that dialysis is a high risk area: 1. There is frequent exposure to blood 2. Patients & Staff are in close proximity 3. Dialysis patients are immunocompromised All dialysis surfaces must be disinfected with _____ bleach solution until surfaces is glistening _____ and then allow to 1:100/ wet/ air dry A ______ bleach solution is used to disinfect a large spill greater than ______ 1:10/ 10 ml The following are examples for wha...

How do H₂ Blockers (Cimetidine, Rantidine) help w/ gastric ulcers? Prevents binding of histamine to receptor; decreases acid secretion Diverticulosis Presence of diverticula (mucosal sacs in intestinal wall) rx: High fiber diet Diverticulitis When diverticula become inflamed rx: Clear liquids (Low residue diet or elemental), gradual return to high fiber Describe how to tell if someone has lactose intolerance using the lactose tolerance test If lactose intolerant - bl...

What are 2 main types of dialysis? - Correct Answer Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis How are dialysis clinics paid by Medicare? - Correct Answer Prospective payment system bundles What does "Pay for performance" mean - Correct Answer Clinics that dont meet certain quality standards will have their payments cut Which of the following are dialysis clinics required to work with - Correct Answer ESRDS networks Which of the following is a responsibility of the ERDS networks? - Correct Answe...

Chapter 14: Urinary System and Venipuncture Lampignano: Bontrager’s Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The suprarenal glands are part of the endocrine system. a. True b. False ANS: B REF: 526 2. The left kidney is generally slightly lower, or more inferior, than the right. a. True b. False ANS: B REF: 526 3. Which abdominal muscles run on each side of, and medial and posterior to, the kidneys? a. Rectus abdominis b. Ext...

Wendy Beckham 2402 FINAL Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers What is/are the primary function(s) of the endocrine system? - answer• Secretes hormones into the blood via endocrine glands • Communicates with target cells throughout the body • The response is slow, long-lasting (minutes to weeks) and widespread What other system functions as a regulatory system? - answerNervous System What do endocrine glands produce and where do they secrete these substances? - answerHormones in...

Anatomy and Physiology HESI A2 Admission Assessment 4th edition 154 Questions with Verified Answers Medial -CORRECT ANSWER toward the midline Lateral -CORRECT ANSWER away from the midline Proximal -CORRECT ANSWER closer to point of attachment Distal -CORRECT ANSWER farther away from point of attachment What plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions? -CORRECT ANSWER transverse plane What plane divides the body into left and right halves? -CORRECT ANSWER Sagitt...

WGU C804 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED Diacritical mark that indicates the long vowel sound macron the foundation of a medical term root a word element that indicates procedure, condition, disease, or part of speech suffix type of marks that aid in the pronunciation of a word diacritical a combining vowel allows two or more of these to be connected as one word elements the second step in defining a medical term considers this part of the word first added to some ...