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1
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Which term describes the excessive thirst that is symptomatic of diabetes insipidus?

A

polydipsia

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Function of the Cardiovascular System

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The cardiovascular system consists of the pump and vessels that distribute blood to all areas of the body. This system allows for the delivery of needed substances to the cells of the body as well as for the removal of wastes.

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3
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Which term describes a life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus?

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diabetic coma

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4
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Which term describes a woman who has borne one child?

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primipara

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5
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Which condition is a life-threatening condition caused by excessive quantities of the thyroidhormones?

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thyrotoxicosis

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6
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Which term means the abnormal condition in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall prematurely?

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abruptio placentae

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7
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Which term means the surgical removal of both testicles?

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orchidectomy

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8
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Which type of diabetes mellitus is an insulin resistance disorder?

A

Type 2

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9
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Which term means the removal of a cone of tissue from the cervix?

A

conization

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10
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Which hormone decreases blood levels of calcium by moving it into storage in the bones and teeth?

A

calcitonin

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11
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Organs of the cardiovascular system

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blood vessels (arteries, capillaries, veins), heart

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12
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Which term describes a profuse white mucus discharge from the uterus and vagina?

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leukorrhea

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13
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Which term means excessive uterine bleeding occurring during the menses?

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hypermenorrhagia

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14
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Which term means light or infrequent menstrual flow?

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oligomenorrhea

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15
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Which condition is also known as precancerous lesions?

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cervical dysplasia

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16
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Which of these operations cannot be performed using laparoscopic surgery?

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cesarean section

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17
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Which term describes the part of the body closest to the film while producing a radiograph?

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positioning

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18
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Which term means an unexpected reaction to a drug?

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idiosyncratic

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19
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Which blood test is used to detect an internal hemorrhage lasting more than 24 hours?

A

red blood cell count

20
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The procedure is the drawing of fluid from the pericardial sac?

A

pericardiocentesis

21
Q

Which blood test is a rough indicator of kidney function?

A

blood urea nitrogen

22
Q

Which infectious disease is also known as whooping cough?

A

pertussis

23
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Which term means any voice impairment, including hoarseness, weakness, or loss of voice?

A

dysphonia

24
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Which term means normal breathing?

A

eupnea

25
Q

Which structure is commonly known as the windpipe?

A

trachea

26
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Which term describes an accumulation of air or gas in the pleural space that causes the lung to collapse?

A

pneumothorax

27
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ather/o

A

fatty substance

28
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Which term means bleeding from the throat?

A

pharyngorrhagia

29
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pect/o

A

chest

30
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Which term means an excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi?

A

bronchorrhea

31
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Which division of the pharynx is visible when looking into the mouth?

A

oropharynx

32
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varic/o

A

dilated vein

33
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Which lung has three lobes?

A

right lung

34
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hem/o

A

blood

35
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Which term means a twisting of the intestine on itself that causes an obstruction?

A

volvulus

36
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Which structure manufactures bile, but does not store it?

A

liver

37
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pulmon/o

A

lungs

38
Q

Which term describes the act of vomiting?

A

emesis

39
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Which term describes the material that forms the first stools of a newborn?

A

meconium

40
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Which term describes the protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall?

A

inguinal hernia

41
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Which term describes the surgical creation of an artificial opening into the stomach for the placement of a permanent feeding tube?

A

gastrostomy

42
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Which disorder is characterized by a refusal to eat?

A

anorexia

43
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Which test is used to detect hidden blood in the stool?

A

hemoccult

44
Q

-oma

A

growth

45
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Which term means vomiting blood?

A

hematemesis

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