« previous next »

Author Question: A congenital condition in which there is an increase of cerebrospinal fluid is: A) hydrocephalus. ... (Read 88 times)

penza

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,022
on: Jun 26, 2018
A congenital condition in which there is an increase of cerebrospinal fluid is:
 
  A) hydrocephalus.
  B) encephalitis.
  C) diencephalon.
  D) mesencephalon.

Question 2

Pericardiocentesis is the removal of the pericardial sac around the heart.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


Bigfoot1984

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 321
Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain.
C) The diencephalon is divided into the thalamus and hypothalamus.
D) The mesencephalon is the midbrain.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: Pericardiocentesis is puncture of the pericardium with a needle to remove excess fluid.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.

Did you know?

Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.

Did you know?

Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.

Did you know?

Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.

Did you know?

An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.

Polycystic kidney disease. Notice the presence of numerous fluid-filled sacs, or cysts, in these kid Polycystic kidney disease. Notice the presence of numerous fluid-filled sacs, or cysts, in these kid
Intussusception. The condition is caused by an infolding of the small intestine, which often causes Intussusception. The condition is caused by an infolding of the small intestine, which often causes
Examples of endocrine disorders. (C) A patient with congenital hypothyroidism. Examples of endocrine disorders. (C) A patient with congenital hypothyroidism.
IPCC Temperature Increase Predictions Relative to 1986-2005 IPCC Temperature Increase Predictions Relative to 1986-2005
Aging and Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis Aging and Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis
Fluid–solute balance in freshwater and marine bony fishes Fluid–solute balance in freshwater and marine bony fishes
Video: Net filtration pressure and lymph formation, edema & blood velocity

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library