Why are infants and young children more prone to hypothermia than adults?
A) They have less fat than adults. B) Their immune system is not fully developed.
C) They shiver more than adults. D) They are unable to recognize how cold they are.
A
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The Henderson-Hasselbalch equation is written as follows: pH = pKa + log For what practical purpose is this equation used in the laboratory setting?
A) Calculating the optimum pH at which an enzymatic reaction occurs B) Comparing the strength of an acid against a base C) Determining the pH of a physiological reaction D) Preparing a buffer at a specific pH
Compared to the bleeding from an open wound, bleeding from a closed wound:
A) is limited because the skin is unbroken. B) generally requires surgical intervention. C) is not significant enough to produce shock. D) can usually be controlled with direct pressure.