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What is the body's defense against ROS? Antioxidants (Vitamin E, Vitamin C, cysteine, glutathione, albumin, ceruloplasmin, transferrin) How does a hypertonic solution alter osmolality? Increases solute concentration, causing INCREASED osmolality. Causes cells to SHRINK. What lab values are elevated as we age? Interleukin 1, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and C-reactive protein Role of hepatocytes Acetyl CoA is processed by hepatocytes and transforms to 3 ketone bodies: 1. Acetoa...

Atrophy Correct Answer-When the cells aren't being used, so they shrink down in size which conserves energy. # of cells still exist, cells are just shrunken down Different types of atrophy Correct Answer-Disuse Denervation Loss of endocrine stimulation Inadequate nutrition Ischemia disue atrophy Correct Answer-decreased skeletal muscle use (cast) denervation atrophy Correct Answer-paralyzed muscle wastes away in shrinkage Loss of endocrine stimulation atrophy Correct Answer-est...

Created to serve as a complete, comprehensive code regulating the construction of single-family, two-family and buildings consisting of three or more townhouse units. - Answer IRC (International Residential Code) Administrative - Answer First 2 chapters of code book are True - Answer Plans or supporting documents are almost always required by the controlling authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F Yes - Answer Does the building official have the authority to render interpretations o...

Involuntary Muscles - ANSWER-cardiac and smooth muscles that can't be controlled by the mind and movement Voluntary Muscles - ANSWER-skeletal muscles (attached to bone) that can be controlled by mind and movement Skeletal Muscles - ANSWER--muscles attached to bone-voluntary-contracts quickly and fatigues easily Smooth Muscles - ANSWER-visceral (organ) muscles-involuntary-wall of digestive track, uterus, blood vessels-controlled by automatic nervous system Cardiac Muscles - ANSWER--h...

5 components of an information system 1. Hardware 2. Software 3. Data 4. Procedures 5. People Examples of hardware desktop computers laptop computers mobile phones tablet computers e-readers storage devices, such as flash drives input devices, such as keyboards, mice, and scanners output devices such as printers and speakers Less traditional, but becoming more computerized: automobiles refrigerators beverage dispensers digital device Devices that processes electronic si...

Exam 2: NSG 300/ NSG300 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Foundations of Nursing | Qs and As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: What is it called when body fluids are too concentrated? Answer: Hypernatremia Q: What is hypernatremia? Answer: •A serum sodium level that exceeds 145 mEq/dL. •body fluids are too concentrated •cells shrink to pull water into ECV Q: What is hyponatremia? Answer: •A serum sodium level less than 135 mEq/L. •body ...

2024 ATI MED SURG Content Mastery Exam Questions & Answers-A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse provide care for a client who is receiving internal radiation therapy for the treatment of cervical cancer. For which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse should the charge nurse intervene? A. Leaving soiled linens in a container in the client's room i B. Instructing visitors to remain 2 m (6 feet) away from the client C. Borrowing a dosimeter film badge from another ...

Exam 2: NR293 / NR 293 (Latest 2024/2025 Update) Pharmacology |Review with Questions and Verified Answers| Everything Covered| 100% Correct | Grade A-Chamberlain Q: Nasal Congestion Excessive nasal secretions Inflamed and swollen nasal mucosa Primary causes Allergies URIs (common cold) Q: Decongestants: 3 Types Answer: adrenergics, anticholinergics, corticosteroids Q: Adrenergics; Answer: Largest group, Sympathomimetics Q: Anticholinergics Answer: Less...

RNSG 1533 Exam 1What are complications of IVFs? - correct answer Isotonic Solution: CAUTION- Can cause FVE and hyperchloremic acidosis if used in excess volumes. Hypotonic Solution: CAUTION- Can cause cardiovascular collapse & increase intracranial pressure (cells blow up-hemolysis). Hypertonic Solution: CAUTION- Give SLOWLY, it can cause FVE & pulmonary edema. Cells will begin to shrink and die. General IV complications and their treatments/preventive measures: - Fluid overload: Diste...

NR507 Pathophysiology Final EXAM 2019 TEST BANK WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY GRADED A+ Why does pregnancy increase the risk of UTI? - ANSWER- Pregnancy results in increased progesterone which relaxes smooth muscle leading to urine stasis. Why are post-menopausal individuals at an increased risk of UTI? - ANSWER- Post-menopause results in a lower amount of estrogen resulting in urethral dryness. What are factors that would make a UTI "complicated"? - ...