The Internal Environment

question 80

Multiple Choice

The internal environment

• A) is in direct contact with the body's cells.
• B) consists of the intracellular fluid.
• C) must be maintained at absolutely unchanging composition, temperature, and volume for survival of the body.
• D) is in direct contact with the body's cells and consists of the intracellular fluid.
• E) all of these answers.

Identify the normal range of vital signs including oral temperature, pulse rate, and BMI.

Understand the concepts of febrile and afebrile conditions.

Describe the advantages and uses of various types of thermometers.

Identify the correct techniques for measuring temperature, pulse, and BMI.

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Definitions:

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Response Inhibition

The mental process involved in suppressing actions that are inappropriate or no longer required.

Attention-Demanding Tasks

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Older Adults

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