This form of treatment causes cancer tumors to shrink.

The young pediatric patient is more prone to head injury because:

A) the skull is still cartilaginous and remains weak in structure. B) the chest muscles are weak and cannot support the head. C) the head is proportionately heavier and the neck muscles weaker. D) the brain is smaller and floats within the larger skull.

Which of the following accurately describes compensation for acid-base disorders?

a. Kidneys take hours to days to compensate for respiratory disorders. b. Lungs take hours to days to compensate for metabolic disorders. c. Renal compensation is always complete. d. Respiratory compensation is always com-plete.