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physiology
Question | Answer |
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When does the production of new neurons in the brain occur. | during the first few months of postnatal life and prenatal development |
Name three diseases of the central nervous system ((CNS) | stroke, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury |
What viral infection almost always affect the skin of a single dermatome | herpes zoster or shingles |
Why is the flexibility of the RBC shape possible? | because of the presence of stretchable fibers composed of unique proteins call spectrim |
What are the four types of tonsils? | palatine, pharyngeal, lingual, tubal |
What does the term partial pressure mean. | The pressure exerted by any one gas in a mixture of gas in a liquid. |
What are the divisions of the external ear. | auricle or pinna, the external acoustic meatus ear canal |
How many hours does it take to empty the stomach after a meal and depending on the amount and content of the meal. | 2 to 6 hours |
Many of the hormones secreted by endocrine tissues can be classified as | steroid or nonsteroid |
What are the first lines of defense in an external environment. | skin and mucus membranes |