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What is the main action of the highlighted muscle?  

Identify a location in the body where this tissue is typically found.  

Identify the muscle labeled B.  

 Identify the structure at the tip of the arrow.

What is the main action of the muscle at the tip of the arrow?  

The nurse admits a 14-year-old male with Marfan Syndrome.  He presents with disproportionately long fingers, legs, and arms.  Tall and thin body type.  He is being admitted for cardiac symptoms related to a mitral valve prolapse.  How will the nurse document the appearance from her inspection? (see picture below). Pectus Excavatum.PNG

The nurse cares for a 14-year-old male in the clinic.  His reason for the clinic visit is complaints of decreased exercise tolerance, elevated heart rate, and chest pain.  How will the nurse document the appearance of his chest in the assessment? (see picture below) Pectus Carinatum.PNG  

Large populations of the southern bark beetle have recently moved into the forests of the Appalachian Mountains. These insects have killed large numbers of pines and severely impacting their ecosystems. This infestation is an example of

Kudzu is a type of invasive:

Give an example of each of the following:  Natural active immunity –  Natural passive immunity –  Artificial active immunity –  Artificial passive immunity –