MCVSD Health Sciences & Allied Health 3

Question 1

Which layer of the skin is the outermost and provides a protective barrier?

Accepted Answer

Epidermis

Answer

The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin that acts as the primary protective barrier for the body.

Question 2

What is the primary function of red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Transport oxygen

Answer

Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, which binds oxygen in the lungs and delivers it to body tissues.

Question 3

In an MCVSD health lab, what does a blood pressure reading of 120/80 mmHg represent?

Accepted Answer

Normal blood pressure

Answer

A blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg is considered a normal or optimal reading for adults.

Question 4

Which term describes a condition where the body does not have enough red blood cells or hemoglobin?

Accepted Answer

Anemia

Answer

Anemia is a condition characterized by insufficient red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry adequate oxygen.

Question 5

What does the term 'prognosis' mean in a clinical healthcare context?

Accepted Answer

The predicted outcome of a disease

Answer

Prognosis refers to the predicted likely outcome or course of a patient's disease or condition.

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