Which of the following regions of the brain provides the precise timing and appropriate patterns of skeletal muscle contraction for the smooth, coordinated movements and agility that are needed for our daily living?

a. cerebellum
b. pons
c. midbrain
d. medulla oblongata
a. cerebellum

Patrick’s parents are worried that he may face discrimination in his new neighborhood. which factor is most likely to cause worry to his parents? a. patrick has unusual pets at home. b. patrick belongs to a different culture than that of the majority group. c. both patrick’s parents hold jobs outside the home. d. patrick likes a particular sport.

When data collected on the performance of a healthcare facility suggests that quality standards have not been met, what is one method that can be used to correct the problem?

An 80-year-old woman comes to the urgent care clinic with dyspnoea on exertion. on physical examination, her blood pressure is 100/70, and her pulse is 75. she has no pulsus paradoxus. her jugular veins are distended, and she has distant heart sounds. in addition, she has extra third and fourth heart sounds. her liver is enlarged, and she has pedal oedema. she has occasional premature ventricular contractions on her electrocardiogram. a chest x-ray reveals clear lung fields with a dilated cardiac silhouette. her echocardiogram reveals ventricular walls with a "speckled pattern". which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? - alcoholic cardiomyopathy- amyloidosis- haemochromatosis- tuberculosis- viral myocarditis