Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, Books a la Carte Edition (12th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134593647
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Suzanne M. Keller
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14, Problem 42CT
Summary Introduction
Case summary:
Joshua was suffering from bacterial pneumonia and was hospitalized. His skin was cool, teeth were chattering, and he was feeling cold in a warm room.
Characters in the case:
Joshua, who is hospitalized as he was suffering from bacterial pneumonia.
Adequate information:
Joshua was suffering from bacterial pneumonia and his skin was cool and clammy. His teeth were chattering and he was feeling cold in a warm room.
To determine:
The symptoms of the patient and explain them.
Given information:
Joshua was hospitalized and was suffering from bacterial pneumonia. His skin was cool, teeth were chattering, and he was feeling cold in a warm room.
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Chapter 14 Solutions
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, Books a la Carte Edition (12th Edition)
Ch. 14 - Prob. 1MCCh. 14 - 2. A digestive organ that is not part of the...Ch. 14 - 3. The GI tube tissue layer responsible for the...Ch. 14 - 4. Match the digestive organ listed in column B...Ch. 14 - Prob. 5MCCh. 14 - Which of these organs lies in the right...Ch. 14 - Prob. 7MCCh. 14 - Prob. 8MCCh. 14 - Prob. 9MCCh. 14 - Hormones that act to decrease the blood glucose...
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Ch. 14 - Prob. 26SAECh. 14 - How do segmental and peristaltic movements differ?Ch. 14 - Prob. 28SAECh. 14 - Prob. 29SAECh. 14 - Prob. 30SAECh. 14 - 31. Define defecation reflex, constipation, and...Ch. 14 - Prob. 32SAECh. 14 - Prob. 33SAECh. 14 - Which food group is most important for building...Ch. 14 - Prob. 35SAECh. 14 - Prob. 36SAECh. 14 - Prob. 37SAECh. 14 - Prob. 38SAECh. 14 - Prob. 39SAECh. 14 - Prob. 40SAECh. 14 - Prob. 41CTCh. 14 - Prob. 42CTCh. 14 - A young woman is put through an extensive battery...Ch. 14 - 44. Continuing from the previous question, the...Ch. 14 - Ryan, a 6-year-old child who is allergic to milk,...Ch. 14 - A new mother is worried about her week-old infant....Ch. 14 - 47. An anorexic girl shows a high level of acetone...Ch. 14 - Prob. 48CTCh. 14 - Prob. 49CTCh. 14 - Kayla has been on antibiotics for an extended...
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