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154 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following structures allow(s) the stomach to expand |
Rugae |
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The liver lobule secretes |
Bile |
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The cystic duct, common bile duct, and the hepatic ducts |
Are parts of the biliary tree |
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Which of the following is a hormone |
Cholecystokinin |
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Which conditions is most likely to be caused by pyloric stenosis |
Projectile vomiting |
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Which of the following is most related to esophageal reflux |
Pyrosis |
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The least or palpebrae superioris |
Raises the eyelids |
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The brachialis and brachioradialis |
Flex the arm at the elbow |
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Bacteria |
Include cocci, bacilli, and curved rods |
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Which of the following is descriptive of normal saline |
0.9% sodium chloride |
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Which of the following is most likely to occur when output is less than intake |
Edema |
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Hypoventilation is most likely to cause |
Acidosis |
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Which ion determines pH |
Hydrogen |
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Ectoparasites are most likely to cause |
Itching and discomfort |
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Typhoid Mary harbored the salmonella in her |
Bile(gall bladder) |
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MRSA |
Refers to drug-resistant staphylococci |
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In which type of tissue is plasma the interstitial matrix |
Blood |
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In which of the following are intercalated discs found |
Cardiac muscle |
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Which of the four major tissues types is able to regenerate and repair quickly when injured |
Epithelial |
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The scrotum |
Is a sac located between the thighs and holds the testicles |
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The branching structures carry information toward the cell body of a neuron |
Axons |
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What is the name of the space between then axon of one neuron and the dendrite of a second neuron |
Synapse |
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The temporal lobe |
Contains the primary auditory cortex |
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The occipital lobe |
Contains the primary visual cortex |
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Which of the following is the type of nervous tissue that conducts a nerve impulse |
Neuron |
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Which structure is called the lateral, third, and fourth |
Ventricles |
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Which of the following is the middle layer of the meanings and looks like a spiderweb |
Arachnoid mater |
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The oculomotor, trochlear, and abducens are cranial nerve that |
Innervate the extrinsic eye muscle(move the eyeball) |
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A drug (I.e. atropine) that blocks the vagus nerve |
Increase heart rate |
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Cardiac output |
Is determined by heart rate and stroke volume |
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Most of the symptoms of acute left-sided heart failure |
Respiratory in nature (e.g. dyspnea, orthopnea) |
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Which of the following is a doubled stranded nucleic acid that is called the “blueprint for life” |
DNA |
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Which of the following is least related to urea |
Chemical formula is NH4+ |
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Gluconeogenesis |
Increases blood glucose |
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Which hormone literally means “swift birth” and initiates labor |
Oxytocin |
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The blastocyst |
Lives in the uterus |
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Which of the following is most associated with organogenesis |
Embryonic period |
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Which group is incorrect |
Hormones of the anterior pituitary gland: ACTH, prolactin, TSH, oxytocin |
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Which of the following is an oxygen-carrying blood cell |
Erythrocyte |
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Which of the following is correct |
One urethra |
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Which blood vessel are primarily concerned with reabsorption |
Peritubular capillaries |
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The word voiding refers to |
Micturition |
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Identify the transport mechanism: a passive process that uses a carrier molecule to move a dilute from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration |
Facilitated diffusion |
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In which structure is most DNA found |
Nucleus |
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Which structure is described as rough or smooth |
Endoplasmic reticulum |
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Perfume the skunk make his presence known by |
Diffusion |
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This layer of the heart allows is to act as a pump |
Myocardium |
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The aorta receives blood from the |
Left ventricle |
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Referring to the ECG, the WRS complex represents |
Ventricular depolarization |
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An intramuscular injection into the buttocks is given in the upper outer quadrant in a attempt to avoid injecting this neeve |
Sciatic |
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The area of skin innervated by a spinal nerve is called a |
Dermatome |
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These cells secrete testosterone |
Interstitial cell |
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This hormone is also called interstitial cell stimulating hormone and stimulates the interstitial cells |
Luteinizing hormone |
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The cervix is part of this organ |
Uterus |
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Which of the following consists of a midpiece, head, and flagellum |
Sperm |
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Which of the following is true of the vas deferens ejaculatory duct and the urethra |
Carry sperm |
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The board ligament supports the |
Uterus |
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The oviduct or Fallopian tube |
Is the site of fertilization |
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This blood vessel supplies oxygenated blood to the small intestine and parts of the large intestine |
Superior mesenteric artery |
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The iliac veins drain unoxygenated blood into the |
Inferior vena cava |
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Which condition is caused by defective valves in the lower leg veins |
Varicose veins |
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What is the largest vein in the body |
Vena cava |
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The saphenous vein |
Extends from the foot to the thigh |
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Which of the following structures serve as the “lungs” for the fetus |
Placenta |
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The characteristic of the arteriole that allows it to function as a resistance vessel is its |
Smooth muscle |
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Cholesterol is |
Used to synthesize steroids |
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Starch is classified as a |
Polysaccharide |
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Which of the following is least related to lactic acid |
Kerbs cycle |
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Which condition is characterized by hermaturia and pyuria |
Cystitis |
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Which of the following is the culprit in obesity |
Adipose tissue |
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Endocrine and exocrine glands are |
Epithelial tissue |
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Which of the following is characterized by cells that are arranged like tiles on a floor |
Squamous epithelium |
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Which group is incorrect |
Types of connective tissue: tendons, ligaments, fat, glia |
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The stratum germinativum and the stratum corneum are layers of the |
Epidermis |
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Which word is most descriptive of sudouferious |
Sweat |
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What is the color of skin that is supplied by oxygen poor blood |
Cyanotic |
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A person swears and becomes flushed while exercising in order to |
Lose heat |
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What do the baroreceptors regulate |
Blood pressure |
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The outter extraembryonic membrane forms finger like projections called villi and help form the placenta |
Chorion |
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What is the name of the fine, downy hair that covers the fetus |
Lanugo |
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This yellowing watery fluid is secreted by the mammary glands immediately after delivery; baby feeds on this until the mother’s milk comes in |
Colostrum |
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Which group is incorrect |
Ventral cavities: thoracic abdominopelvic cranial |
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Which element must be present for a substance to be classified as organic |
Carbon |
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Na+ |
Is a cation |
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In which of the following is the number of hydrogen ions greater |
Urine |
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Bone conduction occurs here |
Middle ear |
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Tactile receptors are |
Activated by touch and pressure |
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The medial canthus and lateral canthus are |
Corners of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet |
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Which of the following is least related to the mitral valve |
Semilunar |
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Which of the following must precede ventricular contraction |
Ventricular depolarization |
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Which layer if the heart has actin myosin and intercalated discs |
Myocardium |
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What are ventricle “doing” during atrial contraction |
Relaxing |
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Which cavity first receives unoxygenated blood from the vena cava |
Right atrium |
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Which of the following is a function of a valve |
Regulates the direction of the flow of blood through the heart |
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Which muscle covers the shoulder like a shoulder pad |
Deltoid |
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This muscles separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities and is also the chief breathing muscles |
Diaphragm |
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These muscles are located on the inner (medial) surface of the thigh and move the thigh toward the midline of the body |
Adductors |
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The Achilles’ tendon attaches the soleus and this muscle to the calcaneus |
Gastrocnemius |
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Severing the vas deferens |
Induces sterility |
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The morula |
Refers to the adorable Pre embryonic clusters of cells |
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This bone is distal to the radius and ulna abs proximal to the metacarpals |
Carpals |
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Which of the following is a hinge joint |
Metacrapoohalangeal joint |
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Which group is incorrect |
Types of freely movable joint: hinge, ball-and-socket, and suture |
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“Pumping iron” is most likely to cause |
Hypertrophy |
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The urinary bladder |
Causes micturition when the detrusor muscle contracts and the internal sphincter relaxes |
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T3 T4 and calcitonin are |
Secreted by the thyroid gland |
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The islets of Langerhans |
Secrete insulin and glucagon |
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Which of the following best describes a solution in which alcohol is a solvent |
Tincture |
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Which action is lost likely to lower body temperature |
Vasodilation |
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The maxilla |
Contains the upper teeth |
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The zygomatic bone |
Is called the cheekbones |
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This organ produces bile and secretes it into the hepatic ducts |
Liver |
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The portal vein carries blood that is rich in digestive end products to this organ |
Liver |
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This flap of tissue prevents food and water from entering the respiratory passages |
Epiglottis |
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Growth hormone |
All of the above |
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Oxytocin |
Is a nerohyophyseal hormone that stimulates the uterine muscle to contract thereby assisting in labor |
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PTH |
Stimulates osteoclastic activity |
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Insulin |
Is secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans |
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Which of the following nerve is often “deadened” or anesthetized for the purpose of childbirth |
Pudendal |
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The dermatome is most related to which of the following |
Spinal nerve distribution |
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Which group is incorrect |
Spinal nerves: phrenic, axillary, lumbsacral |
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What is the name of the specialized area of a sensory neuron that detects a specific stimulus |
Receptor |
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A nociceptor detects |
Pain |
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What is the name of the toxin that has been altered so that it is harmless, yet still antigenic |
Toxoid |
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Which of the following is characterized by a local tissue response to T cell activity |
Contact dermatitis |
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Which group is incorrect |
Nonspecific immunity: inflammation NK cells fever T cells |
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The pleural membranes |
Are serous membranes |
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Which type of blood is called the universal recipient |
AB |
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Which of the following best describes eupnea |
Normal quiet breathing |
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Hypoventilation decreases the respiratory excretion of |
Carbon dioxide |
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The nares, nostrils, and nasal septum |
Are located in the upper respiratory tract |
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The kneecap is located distal to the |
Thigh |
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Which area appears only on the posterior part of the body |
Gluteal |
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Decreased blood flow through the coronary arteries is most likely to cause |
Angina pectoris |
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This term refers to a heart rate of fewer than 60 beats/min |
Bradycardia |
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Sympathetic stimulation to the heart |
Increases heart rate |
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What is (are) the lymphoid structure that are generally removed during mastectomy |
Axillary lymph nodes |
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An allergen is an |
Antigen |
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What happens if the lymphatic vessels and nodes are removed from the right axillary region |
The right arm will become edematous |
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Which of the following is due to a viral infection involving the lymph nodes and is called the “kissing disease” |
Infectious mononucleosis |
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What is the term that refers to the removal of the palatine tonsils |
Tonsillectomy |
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Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause a platelet deficiency |
A hyperactive spleen |
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Which blood cell fits this description: granulocytic and motile |
Neutrophil |
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Monocytes and lymphocytes |
Are nongranular leukocytes |
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Which of the following is least associated with hemostasis |
Jaundice |
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Which of the following is called extrinsic factor |
Vitamin B12 |
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Larynospasm is most likely to cause |
Acute respiratory obstruction |
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What is the normal pH of blood |
7.35 to 7.45 |
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This organ secretes the most potent of the digestive enzymes |
Pancreas |
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The sigmoid is part of the |
Colon |
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Kernicterus is most related to elevated plasma levels of this substance |
Bilirubin |
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Across which structure does most gas exchange occur |
Alveoli |
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Enlargement of the thyroid gland |
Is called a goiter |
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Which of the following is the most common cause of myelosuppression |
Drugs especially the anti cancer drugs |