Which System Is Being Evaluated When Palpating for Peripheral Pulses

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which system is being evaluated when palpating for peripheral pulses?

• A) Endocrine
• B) Eyes and ears
• C) Circulatory
• D) Digestive

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Definitions:

Embryo

An early stage of development in multicellular organisms, in humans, it refers to the first eight weeks of development post-conception.

Placenta

A temporary organ that develops in female mammals during pregnancy, connecting the fetus to the uterine wall for nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply.

Fetus

A developing mammal or human from the end of the embryonic period (usually two months after conception) until birth.

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