What physical changes during adolescence predispose the adolescent to body odor and acne?
A) growth of long bones C) hormonal changes
B) loss of calcium from bones D) decreased skin secretions
Question 2
A nurse caring for an elderly postsurgical patient helps the patient perform leg exercises. Which age-related change makes these exercises even more important?
A) reduced vital capacity
B) decreased peripheral circulation
C) decreased oxygenation of blood
D) decreased reaction time and coordination
Tattoos and Body Piercings: Note the presence of all body piercings
(A) The structure of a neuron, showing the dendrites, nerve cell body, and axon. (B) Photomicrograph
Examples of three types of joints found in the body.
Dorsiflexion Dorsiflexion–Bending a body part backward.
The spinal cord protrudes from the body.
The Circulatory and Lymphatic Systems Blood and lymph are fluids that circulate throughout the body