Formation of a Pseudomembrane in the Back of the Throat

question 25

Multiple Choice

Formation of a pseudomembrane in the back of the throat is seen in cases of _______.

• A) diphtheria
• B) pharyngitis
• C) tuberculosis
• D) pertussis
• E) SARS

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Definitions:

Electrical Insulation

Materials or systems that prevent the passage of electrical current, used to protect, isolate, and contain electrical conductors.

Atria

The two upper chambers of the heart that receive blood from the veins and pump it to the ventricles.

Depolarization

The process in which a cell's membrane potential becomes less negative, making it more likely to fire an action potential.

Cardiac Muscle Cell

Specialized muscle cells found in the heart that are interconnected in a network that contracts to pump blood throughout the body.