An Individual in a Coma Who Is Not Able to Move,will

question 26

Multiple Choice

An individual in a coma who is not able to move,will most likely have a reduction in activity of the

• A)respiratory pump
• B)skeletal muscle pump
• C)both the skeletal muscle and respiratory pumps
• D)lymphocytes
• E)macrophages

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Definitions:

Concentration

A measure of the amount of a substance in a given volume of solution, often expressed in molarity (moles per liter).

Blood Plasma

The liquid component of blood that holds the blood cells in suspension; it is the blood's supernatant fluid, consisting mainly of water and dissolved proteins, glucose, clotting factors, mineral ions, hormones, and carbon dioxide.

Protein

Complex organic molecules made up of amino acids, essential for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's cells, tissues, and organs.

Albumin

A water-soluble protein found in blood plasma and various bodily fluids, functioning in maintaining osmotic pressure and transporting substances.