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1
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A decrease in the amount of hemoglobin in the blood is :

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Anemia

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2
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A group of blood enzymes activate in immune responses is the :

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Complement

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3
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A heart murmur is a:

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Abnormal sounds in heart

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4
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A Hemocytometer is a

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Device for counting blood cells

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5
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A leukoblast is a

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Immature white blood cell

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6
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A lymphangioma is a

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Benign malformations

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7
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A lymphocyte is a

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Cell found in lymphatic system

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8
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A platelet is also called

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Thrombocyte

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9
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A septum is a

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Dividing wall

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10
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A sinus rhythm originates in the

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Sinus node

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11
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A slower then average heart rate is termed

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Bradycardia

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12
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A small vein is a

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Venules

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13
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A sphygmomanometer is used to measure

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Blood pressure

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14
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A term that means around a vessel is

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Perivascular

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15
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A term that means between the ventricles is

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Interventricular

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16
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A term that means within a vein is

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Intravenous

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17
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A type of chest pain that may signal coronary artery disease is

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Angina pecturis

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18
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A Valvotome is a

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Instrument for incising a valve

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19
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A vasodilator is used to

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Widen blood vessels

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20
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A vessel that Carries blood back to the heart is a

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Vein

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21
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A weakened and expanded arterial wall is termed a

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Aneurysm

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22
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ALL , AML , CLL , and CML are all abbreviations for types of

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Blood diseases (cancer)

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23
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Albumin is a

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Simple protein found In plasma

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24
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All of the following are blood test except

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AG

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25
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All of the following are coagulation tests except

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RBC

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26
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All of the following are drugs used to treat the heart except

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Stent

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27
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An AED is used to correct

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Fibrillation

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28
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An anaphylactic reaction is a

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Severe generalized hypersensitivity reaction

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29
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An antigen is

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A foreign substance that stimulates immunity

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30
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An enlarged and twisted vein is a varix. That adjective and plural forms of varix are

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Varicose and varices

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31
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Angiography is a

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X-ray study of vessels

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32
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Aortostenosis

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Narrowing of the aorta

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33
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Arteriosclerosis is

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Hardening of the artery

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34
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Asplenia is

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Absence of spleen

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35
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Autologous blood is

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A persons own blood

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36
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Cardioptosis is

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Downward displacement of the heart

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37
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Cytopenia is a

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Deficiency of cells

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38
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Dissolved salts found in body fluids are

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Electrolytes

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39
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Enlarged veins in the rectum are

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Hemorrhoids

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40
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Erythropoietin is a

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Hormone that stimulates red cell production

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41
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Extrasystole is

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Additional heart beat

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42
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HIV and EBV are

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Viruses

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43
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Hemolytic disease amid the newborn (HDN) is a disorder that results from

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Fast breakdown of red blood cells

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44
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Hodgkin disease involves the

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Lymphatic system

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45
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Hypoproteinemia is

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A lack of protein in the blood

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46
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Immunity acquired by contact with a disease organism is described as

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Adaptive

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47
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Impulses travel in the heart from the AV bundle to the

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Bundle branches

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48
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In azotemia there are

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Nitrogenous compounds in the blood

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49
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In hypokalemia there is a

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Excess of red blood cells

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50
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Lymphadenopathy Is

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Any disease of a lymph node

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51
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Lymphocytes and monocytes are

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Agranular leukocytes

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52
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Lymphopoiesis is

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Formation of lymphocytes

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53
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Macrophages are descendants of

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Monocytes

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54
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Myeloma is a 

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Tumor of bone marrow

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55
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PMN Polymorph and Seg are all abbreviations for

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Neutrophils

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56
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Petechiae ecchymoses and purpura are all signs of

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Bleeding into the skin

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57
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Phlebectasia is

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Graphic record of heart sounds/murmurs

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58
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Polyarteritis is

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Inflammation of many arteries

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59
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Presence of microorganisms in the blood is

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Septicemia

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60
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Red cells are made in the

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Bone marrow

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61
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Serum is the

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Liquid that remains after blood has clotted

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62
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Sideroderma is

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A deposit of iron in the skin

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63
Q

The abbreviation for CPR stands for

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Cardio pulmonary Resuscitation

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64
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The abbreviation ECG stands for

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Electrocardiogram

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65
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Detective Ferric refers to

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Iron

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66
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The adjective for arteriole is

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Arteriolar

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67
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The adjective for tonsil is

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Tonsillar

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68
Q

The aortic and pulmonary valves are

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 Semilunar valves

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69
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The common term for hypersensitivity is

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Allergy

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70
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The ducks arteriosus and foramen Ovale are found in the

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Prenatal heart

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71
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The formed elements and blood are the

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Red/white blood cells platelets (Erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes)

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72
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The heart contracts during

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Systole 

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73
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The heart pumps blood to the lungs through the

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Pulmonary valve

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74
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The left ventricle pumps blood into the

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Aorta

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75
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The main function of erythrocytes is to

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Carry oxygen

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76
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The most numerous leukocytes are

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Neutrophils 

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77
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The pigment that carries oxygen in red cells is

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Hemoglobin

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78
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The plural of atrium is

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Atria

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79
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The prevention of blood loss is

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Hemostasis

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80
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The route and ischemia means

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Blood

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81
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The scientific name for a heart attack is

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Myocardial infraction

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82
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The skin, mucus, Cilia, and lymph nodes are components of

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Innate immunity

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83
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Substance that forms a blood clot is

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Fibrin

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84
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Superior inferior venae, cavae bring blood into the

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Right atrium

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85
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The term Myelogenous means

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Originating in bone marrow

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86
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Thick muscular layer of the heart is the

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Myocardium

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87
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The thoracic duct

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Largest lymphatic vessel

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88
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The valve between the left atrium and ventricle is the

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The mitral valve

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89
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Thrombocythemia is

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An increase in platelets in the blood

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90
Q

Thrombolysis is

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Destruction of blood clot

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91
Q

Thrombosis is

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Formation of blood clot

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92
Q

An aerobic organism requires

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Oxygen

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93
Q

An analGesic is used to

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Reduce pain

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94
Q

An antipyretic is used to

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Reduce fever

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95
Q

An endotoxin Is a

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Poison found within a cell

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96
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And oncologist specializes in the study and treatment of

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Tumors

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97
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An otoscope is used to examine the

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Ears

98
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Any organism capable of causing disease is a

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Pathogen

99
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Arteriosclerosis is

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Hardening of the arteries

100
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Arthroplasty is

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Plastic repair of a joint

101
Q

Auscultation is accomplished with

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A stethoscope

102
Q

Finding of pleural membranes called

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Pleurodesis 

103
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Biopsy is

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Removal of tissue for microscopic examination

104
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C & S stands for culture and sensitivity , a test done on

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Bacteria

105
Q

Chlamydia and rickettsia are types of

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Bacteria

106
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Cryotherapy is treatment with

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Cold

107
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Cystitis is

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Inflammation of the bladder

108
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Death of tissue is termed

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Necrosis

109
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Diaphoreses is 

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Profuse sweating

110
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Examination by touching the surface of the body is

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Palpation 

111
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Hepatomalacia is 

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Softening of the liver

112
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In a hepatorrhaphy, the liver is

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Repaired

113
Q

In an adenectomy a 

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Gland is removed

114
Q

In blepharoptosis the eyelids

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Droop

115
Q

In gastropexy the stomach is

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Surgically fixed

116
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In osteoclasis a bone is

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Broken

117
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In pachycephaly the skull is

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Thick

118
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In retinoschisis the retina of the eye is

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Split

119
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Laparoscopy is

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Examination of the abdomen

120
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Lavage

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Washing

121
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Lithotripsy is

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Crushing of a stone

122
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Malaise is

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A vague feeling of discomfort

123
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Material that escapes from blood vessels as a result of injury is a

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Exudate

124
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Metastasis is

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Spreading of cancer

125
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Mycology is the study

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Fungi

126
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Neoplasia is 

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Uncontrolled growth of tissue

127
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A bronchoscope is a type of

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Endoscopy

128
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A calorimeter

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Device to measure heat flow

129
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A cancer of muscle or connective tissue is termed

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Sarcoma

130
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A carcinogen produces

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Cancer

131
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A catheter is

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A thin tube 

132
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A chromophilic substance 

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Attracts color

133
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A chronic disease

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Persists over a long time

134
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A cyst is a 

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Filled sac or pouch

135
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A disease that has no known cause is described as

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Idiopathic

136
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A hernia is

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Protrusion of Organ through abnormal opening

137
Q

A homeothermic animal retains the same

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Temperature

138
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A lesion is

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Wound

139
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A lipoma is

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Fatty tumor

140
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A method For learning control of involuntary responses is called

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Biofeedback

141
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A neoplasm that spreads to other parts of the body is described as

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Malignant

142
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A nosocomial infection is acquired in

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A hospital

143
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A  Phonostethograph

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Records chest sounds

144
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A photosensitive person is reactive to

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Light

145
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A prolapsed organ has

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Dropped down

146
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A radiograph is made with

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X-rays

147
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A sonogram is also called

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Ultragram

148
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A stain commonly used in microbiology is named for

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Gram

149
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A sudden and severe disease of short duration is described as

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Acute

150
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A symptom is

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Evidence of a disease

151
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Synonym for dilatation is

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Ectasia

152
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A toxin is

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Poison

153
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A word for swelling caused by accumulation of fluid is

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Edema

154
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A word that means enlargement of the spleen is

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Splenomegaly

155
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A word that means separation, dissolving, or destruction is

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Lysis

156
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Adenopathy

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Any disease of a gland

157
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All of the following are abbreviations used in taking histories except

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ICU

158
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All of the following are views for X-ray studies except

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UV

159
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All the following represent imaging test except

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PSS

160
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An adenocarcinoma is a tumor of a

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Gland

161
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Pain in the stomach is

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Gastralgia

162
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Prevention of disease is

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Prophylaxis

163
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Sepsis is caused by

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Microorganisms

164
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Sequelae are

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The lasting effects of a disease

165
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Staging is a

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System used to evaluate tumors

166
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Syncope is

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Fainting

167
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The etiology of a disease is it’s

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Cause

168
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The letters TNM relate to

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Staging

169
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The opposite of tachycardia is

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Bradycardia

170
Q

The prefix in dysentery means 

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Abnormal

171
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the prefix an endoscope means

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Within

172
Q

The prefix in malabsorption means

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Poor

173
Q

The root in empyema means 

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Pus

174
Q

The root in Lithiasis means

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Stone

175
Q

The roofs staphyl/o , strept/o and bracill/o refer to

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Bacteria

176
Q

The suffix odynia means the same as

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Algia

177
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The suffix in seborrhea means

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Discharge

178
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The term for creating an opening into the trachea is

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Tracheostomy

179
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The term hepatorrhexis subscribes

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Rupture of the liver

180
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The term hyperbaric refers to

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Increased pressure

181
Q

The terms purulent suppuration and abscess pertain to

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Pus

182
Q

The word stasis means

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Stoppage

183
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Tracheostenosis is

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Narrowing of the trachea

184
Q

Trauma is

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Injury

185
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Xerotic conditions are 

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Dry

186
Q

When the order is NPO the patient

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May not eat or drink

187
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A bursa is a

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Small sack near joint

188
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A bursolith is 

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Stone in bursa

189
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A cicatrix is

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Scar

190
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A circular motion at a joint is

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Circumduction

191
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A coccygectomy 

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Removal of the coccy 

192
Q

A condyle, tubercle and tuberosity are 

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Rounded projections

193
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A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin D is

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Rickets

194
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Disease that involves both muscles and the skin is

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Dermatomyositis

195
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A flexor is a muscle that

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Narrows the angle at the joint

196
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A freely movable joint is a

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Synovial

197
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A joint between bones of the skull is a

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Suture

198
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Akeloid is a

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Thickened scar 

199
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A muscle group in the side that has four components is the

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Quadriceps femoris 

200
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A muscle that assists a prime mover is a

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Synergits 

201
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A Myeloblast is a

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Immature bone marrow cell

202
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A nerve meets a muscle cell at the

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Neuromuscular junction

203
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A parasacral Structure is

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Near the sacrum

204
Q

A prevertebral Structure is located

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In front of the spine

205
Q

A prosthesis is 

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Artificial part

206
Q

A protein the thickens and waterproofs the skin is a

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Keratin

207
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A purulent wound contains

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Pus

208
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A term that means pertaining to muscle and fascia is

A

Myofascia 

209
Q

A word that means the same as subcutaneous 

A

Hypodermic

210
Q

ACH is the abbreviation for a

A

Neurotransmitter

211
Q

ALS, SMS, and MG are all abbreviations for

A

Diseases

212
Q

Albinism is characterized by

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Lack of pigmentation

213
Q

All of the following terms pertain to the integumentary system except

A

Derma

214
Q

Alopecia is

A

Loss of hair

215
Q

An abbreviation for a test of electrical activity of muscles is

A

EMG

216
Q

An adductor is a muscle that

A

Moves a part towards the midline

217
Q

And articulation is a

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Joint

218
Q

An escharotomy is

A

Removal of scab

219
Q

An excoriation Is caused by

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Scratching

220
Q

Ankylosing Spondylitis Results in

A

Fusion of the vertebrae

221
Q

Another name for pressure ulcer is

A

Decubitus ulcer

222
Q

Arthrodesis is 

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Fusion of a joint

223
Q

Asthenia is 

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Weakness

224
Q

Ataxia is

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Lack of muscle coordination

225
Q

Atony is

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Lack of muscle tone

226
Q

Avulsion is

A

Tearing away

227
Q

BMD and DEXA pertain to studies of

A

Bone strength

228
Q

BSA is used in assessing

A

Burns

229
Q

Bands of connective tissue that stabilized and strengthen a joint are

A

Ligaments

230
Q

Bone tissue is dissolved and returned to the circulation in the process of

A

Resorption

231
Q

Bradykinesia is

A

Slow movement

232
Q

S, T, L, S, and Co are abbreviations for

A

Vertebrae

233
Q

Carpal tunnel syndrome involves a nerve in the

A

Wrist

234
Q

Chondrogenesis is formation of

A

Cartilage

235
Q

Chondrosarcoma is

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Tumor in the cartilage

236
Q

Chvostek sign and trousseau sign Are indications of

A

Tetany 

237
Q

Cranioschisis is 

A

Fissure of the school

238
Q

Creatine kinase is

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Enzyme found in the muscle tissue

239
Q

DJD, OA, and RA are forms of 

A

Arthritis

240
Q

Destruction of bone is

A

Osteolysis 

241
Q

Diaphoresis is 

A

Excess sweating

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