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1
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A condition in men that can be caused by psychological illness, anxiety, stress and/or depression

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Erectile dysfunction

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Produce the male sex cell (sperm)

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Testes

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3
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Duct behind the testes that stores sperm while it matures

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Epididymis

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4
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Main male reproductive hormone

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Testosterone 

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Which test is the most common in a urology office

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U/A (urinalysis)

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6
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Secretes alkaline fluid and contracts to help expel sperm

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Prostate

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7
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Which test is used as a tumor market for prostate cancer?

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PSA
(Prostate specific antigen)

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Which of the following would be the responsibility of the MA in a urology office?

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All of these
Take patient’s history
collect and process specimen
assist with the general exam

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9
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Non-malignant enlargement of the prostate gland, common in older men

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Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

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10
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When is the best time for a man to perform a testicular self-exam?

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After taking a shower or a bath

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11
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Pouch of skin that holds the testes

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Scrotum

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12
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Most common feature seen in both male and females during puberty

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Growth of body hair

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13
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Malignant growth in or on one or both testicles

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testicular cancer

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14
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What test is required to make sure a vasectomy has worked?

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Semen analysis

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15
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Process by which an ovum is formed

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Oogenesis

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16
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Instrument used by OB/GYN to examine uterus and cervix by widening vaginal walls

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Speculum

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17
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Produce female sex cells and female hormones

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Ovaries

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18
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Process by which an Oocyte (egg) is released from ovary each month

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Ovulation

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19
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First menstrual cycle

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Menarche

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20
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The patient should be asked to do this before their gynecological examination:

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Empty their bladder

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21
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Termination of menstrual cycle due to the normal aging process

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Menopause

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22
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Which position is commonly used for a pelvic examination?

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Lithotomy

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23
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Painful menstruation

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Dysmenorrhea

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24
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Muscular tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus and are almost always benign

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Uterine fibroids

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25
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Which of the following is used in direct examination of a gynecological specimen?

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Wet Mount

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26
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When asking a patient about their LMP (last menstrual period) you are typically asking about

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The first day of their last cycle

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27
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The female reproductive system contains

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Cervix and uterus 

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28
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This is a quick way for doctors to evaluate the health of all newborns

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APGAR testing

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29
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A NAAT test is

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Used to test for chlamydia and gonorrhea in the urine

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30
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Bacterial infection with a white, greenish or yellow discharge

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Gonorrhea

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31
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Which of the following is true about chlamydia?

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All of the above
CDC recommends annual testing for all females under the age of 25
most common STDs in the United States
symptoms are discharge and dysuria

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32
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An STD that can cause genital warts is known as

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HPV
human papilloma virus

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33
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Bacterial STI which begins with a painless sore known as a chancre at the first stage and brain damage at final stage

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Syphilis

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34
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HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is found when the following conditions occur:

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HCG can be detected with all of these conditions
breast cancer
ectopic (tubal )pregnancy
first trimester of pregnancy

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35
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Common, curable STI caused by a parasite

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Trichomoniasis

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36
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Which of the following conditions are treated with hormone replacement therapy?

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Both of these
osteoporosis
menopause

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37
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Which STI causes blisters on or around the genitals and rectum and has no cure?

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Herpes simplex 2

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38
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First four weeks following birth when the child’s head is usually 1/4 of the entire body length

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Neonatal period

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39
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Consent given with knowledge of possible side effects

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Informed consent

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40
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Sheet given to patient or guardian that contains information about a vaccine including risk and side effects

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Vaccine information sheet

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41
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Which of the following is a guideline for storing immunizations

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Rotate your supply so those with shortest expiration dates are used first

42
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True or false
Is it important to take an oral temperature on all pediatric patients regardless of age?

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False

43
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True or false
Weight pediatric patients at every visit?

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True

44
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True or False
Is it is not important to make sure a pediatric bag is sealed tightly because the bag will maintain most of the urine

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False

45
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Contagious fungal infection of the scalp, groin, feet and other areas of the body

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Ringwarm

46
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Genetic disorders resulting from an extra chromosome at fetal development

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Down syndrome

47
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Defect of spinal development occurring during first trimester of pregnancy that can be prevented by taking folic acid

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Spina Bifida

48
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Viral gastroenteritis is caused by

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Inflammation of stomach and intestines

49
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 At every prenatal visit, the MA should collect

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Urine

50
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A birth related disorder of nerves and muscles caused by brain damage occurring before, during or after birth

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Cerebral palsy

51
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Found in children, adolescents and adults and is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed and over diagnosed

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder

52
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True or false
A pediatric urine bag is applied the same way for both male and female patients

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False

53
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True or false
A pediatric urine bag should be checked every 15 minutes for urine

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False

54
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True or false
Cognitive development is the way a child relates to others as he/she grows

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False

55
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Which newborn screening is required and performed 24 - 48 hours after birth after the infant ingest proteins

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PKU

56
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True or false
Accidental poisoning occurs most often in children under the age of 5 years old

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True

57
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True or false
The purpose of giving vaccine is to break down the bodies immunity to recognize foreign viruses

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False

58
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Anyone over the age of 65 is known as

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Elderly

59
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Decrease bone density that can lead to fractures

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Osteoporosis

60
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Which statement is NOT true regarding elder abuse

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Most elder abuse victims are men with chronic conditions

61
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High blood pressure is known as

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Hypertension

62
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True or false
if a patient can’t hear you, it is a good idea to speak louder?

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False

63
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True or false
if a patient has trouble seeing, read all of their paperwork to them

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False

64
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A brain disorder affecting mood, personality and behavior and has no cure is known as

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Alzheimer’s disease 

65
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Motor system disorder which is progressive and degenerative

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Parkinson’s disease

66
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Test that detects and records (on paper) electrical brain activity

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Electroencephalogram (EEG)

67
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Type of radiology test that could produce images to provide more information than a standard x-ray

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CT Scan

68
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Radiologic test that can be used to detect bleeding in the brain or spinal cord

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MRI

69
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Some common precaution for keeping a geriatric patient safe in their home are

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All of these keep geriatric patient safe
installing handrails in the bathroom
keep electrical cords out of the walking path
removing area rugs

70
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True or false
A condition in which cholesterol and triglyceride levels are above normal is known as hyperlipidemia

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True

71
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If a patient is experiencing high blood pressure, appropriate education/treatment would include

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Reducing fat and sodium in the diet

72
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A PET (Positron Emission Tomography ) scan

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PET scans are used for all of these reasons
is used to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease ,
Parkinson disease
uses radioactive chemical that collects in specific areas of the brain

73
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A common disorder called inflammatory bowel disease affecting the end of the small intestine

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Crohn’s disease

74
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Which of the following conditions present a stomach acid being pushed up into the esophagus

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GERD

75
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Inflammation of the liver

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Hepatitis

76
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Occurs when a portion of the stomach protrudes into the chest cavity through an opening in the diaphragm

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Hiatal hernia

77
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Another word for indigestion

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dyspepsia

78
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True or false
A doctor is able to definitely diagnose depression with a simple blood test

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False

79
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Chronic liver disease in which normal liver tissue is replaced with non-functional scar tissue

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Cirrhosis

80
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Organic, natural compounds found in plants and animal foods

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Amino acids

81
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True or false
Water soluble vitamins include A,D, E and K

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False

82
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Chemical agents that fight certain cell destroying chemical substance called free radicals

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Antioxidants

83
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When a doctor suspects a patient has protozoal infection (parasitic) they may order a _______________test

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O and P (ovum and parasites)

84
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Brain and spinal cord

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Central nervous system

85
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True or false
The somatic nervous system is in charge of the bodies automatic function such as breathing and digestion

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False

86
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Motor nerves that take information from the CNS to PNS to control movement or muscle and gland action

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Efferent nerves

87
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A synapse is

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A junction between two neurons

88
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Insulates the axon

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Myelin sheath

89
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Transport nerve impulses to allow impulse to be conducted along chain of neurons

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Neurotransmitters

90
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The body system that provides protection, synthesizes vitamin D and detects sensation

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Integumentary

91
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A temporary area of raised skin

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Wheal

92
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Inflammation of the skin

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Dermatitis

93
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Responsible for determining hair and skin color

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Melanin

94
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The three stages of wound healing, in order, are:

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Inflammation, proliferation , remodeling

95
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The type of allergen test that uses a lancet and is usually performed on the back and/or arms

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Scratch test

96
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Inflammation of some subcutaneous tissue layer caused by staph or strep

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Cellulitis

97
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The most aggressive form of skin cancer that affects the deepest layer of the epidermidis

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Melanoma

98
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Another name for a bruise

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Ecchymosis

99
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Red rash that turns into bumps, often when they prolonged streptococcus infection releases a toxin

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Scarlet fever

100
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Elevated levels of cholesterol and Triglycerides is best treated by

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Limiting the intake of fats, starches and dieting

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