Which artery is commonly used to record blood pressure?

1) B
Explanation:
A) The axillary artery is not the common artery used to measure blood pressure.
C) The radial artery is not the common artery used to measure blood pressure.
D) The ulnar artery is not the common artery used to measure blood pressure.

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2) D
Explanation:
A) One of the listed responses is correct.
B) The diastolic pressure is the second sound heard while taking blood pressure.
C) The pulse pressure is a separate measurement from blood pressure.

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3) B
Explanation:
A) Mucous membranes line the digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive tracts.
C) The cutaneous membrane covers the outer surface of the body.
D) The synovial membrane lines joint cavities.

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4) D
Explanation:
A) One of the listed responses is correct.
B) A plethysmograph is used to determine pulse.
C) An electrocardiogram is used to record the electrical events of the heart.

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5) B
Explanation:
A) Mucous membranes are one of the major types of membrane.
C) Serous membranes are one of the major types of membrane.
D) Synovial membranes are one of the major types of membrane.

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6) D
Explanation:
A) A blood pressure of 150/110 is not normal.
B) 110/70 is a normal blood pressure for females.
C) A blood pressure of 80/120 is not normal.

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7) C
Explanation:
A) Muscle tissue does not make up a membrane.
B) Muscle tissue does not make up a membrane.
D) Nervous tissue does not make up a membrane.

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8) A
Explanation:
B) The third heart sound is not heard when the AV valves close.
C) The third heart sound is not generated by the closing of the semilunar valves.
D) The third heart sound is not caused by the contraction of the atria.

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9) B
Explanation:
A) The second heart sound is not heard during isovolumetric contraction.
C) The second heart sound is not heard during ventricular ejection.
D) The second heart sound is not heard during ventricular filling.

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10) C
Explanation:
A) Third-degree burns penetrate the integument and can be life threatening.
B) First-degree burns injure cells of the epidermis but go no deeper than the stratum germinativum.
D) Burns are only classified as first, second, or third degree.

Exercise 12: Body Membranes

Exercise 12: Pre-Lab Questions

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