What complication is the nurse aware of that is associated with deep venous thrombosis? swelling of the entire leg owing to edema immobility because of calf pain pulmonary embolism marked tenderness over the anteromedial surface of the thigh?

Which statement about the pancreas is not true? a. it is an endocrine organ in the abdomen. b. it release chemicals into the digestive system. c. it releases insulin to increase glucose levels. d. it release hormones into the bloodstream.

Natural selection changes allele frequencies because some survive and reproduce more successfully than others.

Which of the following is an advantage of using embryonic stem cells in medical research? a. the use of embryonic stem cells is much less expensive than the use of adult stem cells. o b. no living tissue is damaged when scientists use embryonic stem cells. o c. embryonic stem cells are able to differentiate into a wider range of cells than adult stem cells. d. there is no controversy surrounding the use of embryonic stem cells.