Maintain body temp - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1st line of defense, prevents excessive fluid loss, maintain body temp, sensory perception, vitamin D synthesis Correct Answer-functions of the skin keratin, melanin, albinisim, vitiligo, melasma Correct Answer-what are the 5 basic layers of the epidermis keratin Correct Answer--waterproofs the skin -protein found in skin, hair, nails -prevents loss of body fluid through the skin and entry of excessive water into the body melanin Correct Answer--skin pigment -determines skin color

List the primary risk factors that contribute to coronary heart disease and at least three secondary risk factors. Abnormal Blood Cholesterol High Blood Pressure (hypertension) Tobacco smoking Sedentary lifestyle/physical inactivity List the secondary risk factors that contribute to coronary heart disease and at least three secondary risk factors. Family History Obesity Diabetes Stress Type A personality Age and Gender Abnormal resting (EKG) Cause of Back Pain Transitio...

ANSC 107 Exam 2 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Adaptation - ANSWERSLong term changes in animals in repsonse to their environment Genetic based Acclimatization - ANSWERSAdaptation of an animal to environmental factors over a period of days/weeks Short term Conduction - ANSWERSexchange of heat from warm to cold -Objects touching Convection - ANSWERSFlow of heat from warm to cold -Through air or water Radiation - ANSWERSExchange of heat between two objects NOT touching. Can res...

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NURS 487 - Final Exam 2024 REVIEWED GRADED A+ What is intracellular fluid? ANSWER fluid inside the cell What is extracellular fluid? ANSWER fluid outside the cell What is extravascular fluid? ANSWER fluid outside the blood vessels What is interstitial fluid? ...

continuous bladder irrigation - Answer- 3 way lumen -inflating the balloon w 30ml -instillation -outflow continuous irrigation may be used w/ what? - Answer- TURP The amount of fluid recovered in the drainage bag must equal... - Answer- amount of fluid instilled (secondary hemorrhage may occur from over-distention) what should an RN do if pt c/o pain w/ continuous irrigation? - Answer- exam tubing. irrigate drainage system w/ fluid (50ml) if indicated: clear obstruction con...

thermoregulation correct answers allows for a small change in body temp, rather than a huge ectotherm correct answers does not generate internal heat endotherm correct answers generates internal heat poikilotherm correct answers the body temperature is determined by equilibration with the thermal conditions of the environment can only regulate its body temperature through behavioural methods like going in the shade or the sun homeotherm correct answers able to maintain thermal hom...

Two subcategories of sweat gland: Correct Answer-Eccrine & Apocrine Difference in Eccrine & Apocrine (Sweat) Glands: Correct Answer-Eccrine are found in all areas of the skin; Sweat is release D/T increase in body temp/ambient temp Apocrine are larger & secrete odoriferous sweat; located in axilla, anal region, scrotum, & labia majora ducts open onto hair follicles; milky sweat Five functions of the skin Correct Answer-1. Protection 2. Sensation 3. Fluid balance 4. Temperature regula...