The single most important blood buffer system is the bicarbonate buffer system.

Which of the following is correct regarding acclimatization (High Altitude)?

A pediatric client is admitted to the emergency department with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that caused a loss of consciousness. The last set of vital signs showed heart rate 48, blood pressure (BP) 148/74 mmHg, respiratory rate 28 and irregular. Which does the nurse suspect based on these data?

Lung compliance can be diminished by non-elastic scar tissue replacing lung tissue (fibrosis).

The amphoteric molecule is a lipid which can act as an acid or base depending on the pH of its environment.

How is the bulk (70%) of carbon dioxide (CO2) transported in the blood?

Which number identifies the foot of this dissected clam?

Which of the following is not a feature of cardiac muscle?  

Mitral valve prolapse causes blood to leak back into the __________ when the ventricles contract.  

Which number identifies the pen of this dissected squid?