The Law of Bergonié and Tribondeau states that cells are most sensitive to radiation injury during mitosis (cell division)

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

True. The first half of the Law of Bergonié and Tribondeau states that actively dividing cells, such as red blood cells, are more sensitive than slowly dividing cells.

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For a normal pregnancy, within what structure MUST the sperm and egg come together for fertilization?

A) Vagina B) Fallopian tube C) Ovary D) Upper uterus

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You receive a call to a local daycare center for a 3-year old boy who is not breathing. When you arrive and assess the child, you find him to be in cardiopulmonary arrest. You initiate CPR and request a back-up ambulance. A paramedic unit arrives at the scene to provide assistance. After one of the paramedics intubates the child, you should deliver ventilations at a rate of

A. 6 to 8 breaths/min B. 8 to 10 breaths/min C. 10 to 12 breaths/min D. 12 to 20 breaths/min.

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