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on: Jul 11, 2018
What is the term for stored fat that insulates the body and serves as a cushion to protect organs?
 
  a. Subcutaneous tissue
  b. Adipose tissue
  c. Cohesive tissue
  d. Lipid tissue

Question 2

The nurse explains to a patient that the drug Lasix reduces edema by drawing water from the interstitial space into the intravascular space. What is this process called?
 
  a. Diffusion
  b. Filtration
  c. Osmosis
  d. Homeostasis


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Fat is stored in the body as adipose tissue.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Osmosis is the movement of water from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration.


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