Author Question: Very fine hairs, called __________, appear first on the fetus's eyebrows and upper lip at 12 weeks ... (Read 52 times)

luminitza · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Very fine hairs, called __________, appear first on the fetus's eyebrows and upper lip at 12 weeks of gestation. By 20 weeks, they cover the entire body.

By 28 weeks, the scalp hair is longer than these fine hairs, which thin and may disappear by term gestation. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A child has undergone a kidney transplant, and is receiving cyclosporine. The parents ask the nurse about the reason for the cyclosporine. Which is the correct explanation of the drug's purpose?

1. It boosts immunity.
2. It suppresses rejection.
3. It decreases pain.
4. It improves circulation.

xthemafja · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

lanugo
By 20 weeks of gestation, the eyelashes, eyebrows, and scalp hair also begin to grow.

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: It doesn't boost immunity, decrease pain, or improve circulation.
1. Cyclosporine is given to suppress rejection. It doesn't boost immunity.
2. Cyclosporine is given to suppress rejection.
3. Cyclosporine is given to suppress rejection. It doesn't decrease pain.
4. Cyclosporine is given to suppress rejection. It doesn't improve circulation.