Explanation

• approximately 7–8% of an adult’s body weight
• approximately 8–9% of a child’s body weight
• approximately 9–10% of an infant’s body weight

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• Scientists estimate the volume of blood in a human to be approximately 7 per cent of body weight.
• An average adult with a weight of 150 to 180 pounds
• will contain approximately 1.2 to 1.5 gallons (4.7 to 5.5 litres) of blood.

Explanation

Tachycardia means that your heart is beating faster than normal,

usually more than 100 beats per minute.

Some forms of tachycardia are normal,

while others can signify disease or be life-threatening.

Explanation

The biceps and triceps make up a large majority of your arm musculature.

The biceps are located on the front of the upper arm and provide arm flexion, while the triceps are found on the back of the upper arm and are responsible for arm extension.

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RY 23-12-2022

Explanation

Most drugs, particularly water-soluble drugs are eliminated largely by the kidneys in urine.

 drug dosing depends largely on kidney function

Hydrophilic drugs are typically directly excreted by the kidneys,

while hydrophobic drugs undergo biotransformation before excretion.

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Explanation

• Molars are the teeth used for crushing and grinding food.
• They are located in the back of the mouth and have a flat surface area, making them ideal for grinding and crushing food into smaller particles.

Explanation

The normal respiration rate for an adult at rest is 12 to 20 breaths per minute. A respiration rate under 12 or over 25 breaths per minute.

AGM 25-12-2022

Explanation

• The joint where our neck joins the head is a pivotal joint.
• It allows us to bend our head forward and backward and turn the head to our right or left
  

Explanation

Insulin is a hormone made by an organ located behind the stomach called the pancreas.

There are specialised areas within the pancreas called islets of Langerhans

The term insulin comes from the Latin insula that means island.

Explanation

The vestigial (organ) is a degenerate organ or structure or physical attribute that has little to no function in the species

but possesses an essential function in the preceding evolutionary form of the species.

ND18-9-2023

Explanation

Cartilage is a non-vascular type of supporting connective tissue that is found throughout the body .

Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue that differs from bone in several ways;

it is avascular and its microarchitecture is less organized than bone.