The basic structural unit of all plants and animals is the:

Why might controlled hypotension be used during surgery?

A) to protect neurons B) to stabilize blood pressure C) to reduce blood loss D) to induce vasoconstriction

What effect does increased percentage of body fat have on lipid-soluble drugs in geriatric patients?

A) Drugs are diverted from the kidney and liver, slowing elimination of the drug from the body and causing the drug to have a longer half-life and possibly greater toxicity. B) Drugs are diverted to the kidney and liver, slowing elimination of the drug from the body and causing the drug to have a longer half-life and possibly greater toxicity. C) Drugs are diverted from the kidney and liver, increasing elimination of the drug from the body and causing the drug to have a shorter half-life and possibly greater toxicity. D) Drugs are diverted to the kidney and liver, increasing elimination of the drug from the body and causing the drug to have a shorter half-life and possibly greater toxicity.