Your Patient's Vital Signs Are Pulse 74,respirations 20,temperature 37°C,and Blood

question 11

Multiple Choice

Your patient's vital signs are pulse 74,respirations 20,temperature 37°C,and blood pressure 126/82.You determine that the patient's pulse pressure is which of the following?

• A) 82
• B) 74
• C) 52
• D) 44

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Definitions:

Synapse

The junction between the axon tip of the sending neuron and the dendrite or cell body of the receiving neuron. The tiny gap at this junction is called the synaptic gap or synaptic cleft.

Sending Neuron

The nerve cell that transmits an electrical signal to a receiving neuron across a synapse, facilitating neural communication.

Receiving Neuron

Also known as the postsynaptic neuron, it is the neuron that receives signals via neurotransmitters across the synaptic gap from another neuron.

Endorphins

Endorphins are neurotransmitters produced by the central nervous system and the pituitary gland known for their role in pain relief and the feeling of pleasure.