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1
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The metric system is a decimal system based on the power of :

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10

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2
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molecules known as _____________ are the building blocks of protein

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amino acid

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3
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the number of protons in an atom is equal to the number of_______

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electrons

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4
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the smallest unit of a compound is a/an:

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molecule

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5
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the four groups of organic compounds are:

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carbohydrates, lipids, proteins , nucleic acids

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6
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the three common states of matter are

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solid liquid and gas

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7
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when cell division does not occur in the usual pattern a ________ occurs

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tumor

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8
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the recommended classification system for cancer is the

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tnm system

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9
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the number of chromosomes for the human being is

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46

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10
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chromosomes store the hereditary material

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DNA

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11
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A _____________ is a cut or incision on the skin where infection is not present

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clean wound

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12
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the _______ process will form new vertically upstanding blood cells

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granulation

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13
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_________ helps the process of blood coagulation

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vitamin K

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14
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the brain, nerves, spinal cord, and ganglia are organs of the ________

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nervous system

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15
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_________ are cells that form and contain black pigment

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melanocytes

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16
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___________ is an inflammation of the skin that may be non-specific

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dermatitis

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17
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the burn that involves only the epidermal layer is classified as a/an__________

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first degree burn

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18
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the process in which mineral matter replaces previously formed cartilage is called_________

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ossification

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19
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the average growth in females continues to about _______ years; in males to approximately ________years

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18

20-21

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20
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the points of contact between two bones are called

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joints

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21
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the most common type of injury to a bone is

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a fracture

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22
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_______ is a joint disorder characterized by an acute inflammation commonly affecting the big

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gout

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23
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the acronym RICE means:

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rest ice compression elevation

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24
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the major source of energy for muscle is

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ATP

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25
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_________ is the most Holly organized system in the body

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the central nervous system

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26
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name the three divisions of the nervous system

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central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, autonomic nervous system

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27
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__________ may be short-term or long-term

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memory

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28
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the substance that serves as a liquid shock absorber protecting the brain and spinal cord is called

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cerebrospinal fluid

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29
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name the three parts of the brainstem

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pons, medulla oblongata, midbrain

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30
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___________ is composed of bundles of nerve fibers enclosed by connective tissue

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nerve or neuron

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31
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the instrument used to determine the electrical activity of the muscle is

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electromyography

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32
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the autonomic nervous system includes _____ , ________ , and ________ , which carries impulses to smooth muscles, secretion glands, and heart muscle

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nerves , ganglia , and plexuses

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33
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____is the measurement of physiological responses that yields information about the relationship between the mind and the body …..

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biofeedback

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34
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_____ is a condition that affects the median nerve and the flexor tendons that attach the bones of the wrist

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carpal tunnel syndrome

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35
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______is a mass of muscle tissue with structures called papillae

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the tongue

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36
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movement of the head >stimulates equilibrium receptors in the _______areas of the inner ear>_____________> cerebellum

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semicircular vestibula , vestibular nerve

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37
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______fit eyeglasses and contact lens

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opticians

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38
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___________ is any organ that produces a secretion

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a a gland

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39
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a positively or negatively charged particle is called

A

ions

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40
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name the two glands located in the neck close to the Adam’s apple

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thyroid and parathyroid

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41
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the sex glands include______ in the females and the ______in the males

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ovaries and testes

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42
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hypersecretion of the growth hormone in adults results in

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acromegaly

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43
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the characteristics of a swollen face, weight increases, and failure in initiative and memory can result from:

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myedema

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44
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________________ is a condition caused by decreased secretion of insulin or the ineffective use of insulin

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diabetes mellitus

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45
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______is the result of excessively low blood sugar and can result in insulin shock

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hypoglycemia

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46
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white blood cells are known as

A

leukocytes

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47
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the clotting time for humans is

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5 to 15 minutes

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48
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name the four types of blood

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a
ab
b
o

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49
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the heart is located in the ______ cavity

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thoracic

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50
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_________ is the total volume of blood ejected from the heart per minute

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cardio output

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51
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an inflammation of the heart muscle is called

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myocarditis

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52
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is the largest artery in the body

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the aorta

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53
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brings oxygenated blood to the heart muscle

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the coronary circulation

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54
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the pressure measured at the moment of the heart contraction is the_______ , while the lessened force of blood as the ventricles relax is called_______

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systolic blood pressure , diastolic blood pressure

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55
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the ballooning of an artery and thinning of the artery wall is called

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an aneurysm

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56
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another term used to describe high blood pressure is

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hypertension

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57
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a temporary Interruption of blood flow to the brain is

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transient ischemic attack

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58
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a loss of the ability to speak and maybe a company by the loss of verbal comprehension is

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aphasia

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59
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can be considered a supplement to the circulatory system

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the lymphatic system

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60
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there are three pairs of tonsils named: ____ ____ and ____

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Palatine adenoides lingual

61
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a severe and sometimes fatal allergic reaction is called

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anaphylaxis

62
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______progressively destroys the body’s T4 lymphocytes, the immune system scheme faction Fighters

A

HIV

63
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when a person is infected with a virus, but does not develop symptoms of that virus, the person is said to be

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asymptomatic

64
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the centers of Disease Control CDC has recommended that all persons between the ages of 13 and 64 be screened for

A

HIV

65
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infections from______ spread through the bites of fleas, ticks, mites, and lice

A

rickettsia

66
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the time interval between entry of an infectious agent into the host and the onset of symptoms is the_____ stage

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incubation

67
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the time. During which an individual is manifesting specific signs and symptoms of an infectious process is the - - - stage

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illness

68
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      • is the physical and chemical process by which the body supplies its cells and tissues with oxygen
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respiration

69
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    • dash is a flap of cartilage that prevents food and liquids from entering the trachea
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the epiglottis

70
Q

during- – the external intercostals lift the ribs upward and outward, during - - - the ribs are push downward and inward

A

inhalation

exhilaration

71
Q

the respiratory Center is located in the_____ in the brain

A

medulla oblongata

72
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infant should be placed on the____ when sleeping in order to reduce the risk of SIDS

A

back

73
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      • is an accessory organ of digestion consisting of skeletal muscles that lie in many different planes
A

the tongue

74
Q

name the three major parts of the tooth

A

Crown, root, neck

75
Q

the final preparation of food so that it can be absorbed by the body occurs in the

A

small intestines

76
Q

chemical digestion of blank is initiated by the secretion of saliva

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carbohydrates

77
Q

hidden blood in stool is called blank

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hemoccult

78
Q

blank has twice as many calories in other calorie containing nutrients

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lipids or fat

79
Q

the blank is legally required to include information on servings, calories, and nutrient content

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nutrition label

80
Q

the most common nutritional disorder in the u.s. today is blank

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obesity

81
Q

the blank is the basic structure and functional unit of the kidney

A

nephrons

82
Q

the blank stores urine until about one pint is accumulated

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the bladder

83
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the sudden loss of functions of the nephrons causes blank

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acute renal failure

84
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the second step in urine formation is blank

A

reabsorption

85
Q

blank also called conception occurs when the sperm and egg nuclei combine

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fertilization

86
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during pregnancy the blank expands to accommodate the growing embryo and a large amount of fluid

A

uterus

87
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the primary sex organ of the male are the blank

A

testes

88
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blank is the term given to the process that ends the female’s reproductive years

A

menopause

89
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the blank is the outside opening through which urine leaves the body

A

urinary meatus

90
Q

benign growths that occur in the wall of the uterus are called

A

fibroid tumors

91
Q

inflammation of the testes is called

A

orchitis

92
Q

blank helps prospective parents make informed decisions about having children

A

genetic counseling

93
Q

blank is a disease characterized by chronic bronchitis and pneumonia

A

cystic fibrosis

94
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blank is a sex-linked the disorder passed on the X chromosome

A

hemophilia

95
Q

it is estimated that everyone carries two or three recessive blank genes

A

lethal

96
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the probable reason why certain genetic diseases are more common among specific ethnic groups is that the group members share a similar blank

A

gene pool

97
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the technique for correcting defective genes that cause disease is called

A

gene therapy

98
Q

a pathological change of muscle tissue is known as blank

A

myopathy

99
Q

the term meaning possessing the masculine trait is

A

virus but to be honest I don’t even think this is right I kind of got this from Eric so I don’t know if this is right answer but yeah it says virus I don’t know

100
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the surgical repair of a muscle is known as

A

myoplasty

101
Q

the term meaning situated in front is blank. this term means the forward part of an organ

A

anterior

102
Q

a blank is a functional unit of heredity

A

gene

103
Q

text padding, insulation, support, and nutrient reserve are provided by

A

adipose tissue

104
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abnormal hardening of a gland is known as :

A

adenosclerosis

105
Q

bone and cartilage are examples of _____ connective tissues

A

dense

106
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a_______disorder is an abnormal condition that exists at the time of birth

A

congenital

107
Q

the study of bone tissue due to an insufficient blood supply , infection, malignancy , or trauma is known as

A

osteonecrosis

108
Q

the term _____ refers to the posterior surface of the kneee

A

popliteal

109
Q

the surgical removal of a spinal Lamina is known as a

A

laminectomy

110
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the condition of thinner than average bones in a younger person is known as

A

osteopenia

111
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a slow growing benign. tumor derived from cartilage cells is known as

A

chondroma

112
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a circular movement around an axis such as the shoulder joint is known as

A

rotation

113
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a ____ is a localized muscle spasm that is usually names for its cause

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cramp

114
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the pararlysis of both legs and the lower part of the body is known as

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paraplegia

115
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paralysis of the muscles of the heart is known as

A

cardioplegia

116
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the study of the causes a of disease is known as

A

etiology

117
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the death of bone tissue due to insufficient blood supply , infection , malignancy or trauma is known as

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osteonecrosis

118
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medication that slows blood clotting and prevents new clots from forming is known as a thrombolytic or

A

anticoagulant

119
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episodes of severe chest pain causes by inadequate blood flow to the myocardial Andre known as _____ pectoris

A

angina

120
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the main trunk of the arterial system that begins from the left ventricle of the heart is the

A

aorta

121
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inflammation of a vein is known as

A

phlebitis

122
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the medical condition which is also known as open overload disease is

A

hemochromatosis

123
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a sudden contraction of a blood vessel is known as

A

angiospasm

124
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a cell that protects the body by eating invariant cells is known as

A

macrophage

125
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the medical term for the condition commonly known as nosebleed is

A

epistaxis

126
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an accumulation of the blood in the pleural cavity is known as

A

hemothorax

127
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Pulmonary blank is the formation of scar tissue in the lung resulting in decreased lung capacity and increasing difficulty in breathing

A

fibrosis

128
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the temporary​ stoppage of intestinal peristalsis is known as

A

ileus (not too sure about that)

129
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the condition of excessive accumulation of fat in the body is known as

A

obesity

130
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the surgical removal of the gallbladder is called

A

cholecystectomy

131
Q

the condition of vomiting blood is

A

hematemesis

132
Q

is the term meaning scanty urination is

A

oligurina

133
Q

medications administered to increase urine secretion are known as

A

diuretics

134
Q

the insertion of a sterile tube throughout the urethra and into the bladder is known as

A

catheterization

135
Q

the term meaning dropping of the upper eyelid

A

blepharoptosis

136
Q

the pressure related was discomfort often caused by pressure change like when flying is known as

A

batotrauma

137
Q

the diagnostic procedure used to detect corneal abrasion is known asb

A

fluorescein staining

138
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the medical term for an inflammation of the conjunctiva

A

conjunctivitis

139
Q

when the retina is pulled away from normal position of being attached to the choroid this is one one as _______

A

retinal detachment

140
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a condition in which the lens and cornea to not bent light so that it focuses properly on the retina is known as

A

refraction disorder

141
Q

an injury in which superficial layers of the skin are scraped or rubbed away is known as

A

abrasion

142
Q

the primary function of the parathyroid glands is to regulate _____ levels throughout the body

A

calcium

143
Q

the 4 glands each of which is about the size of a grain of rice are the:

A

parathyroid

144
Q

an inflammation of the adrenal glands

A

adrenalitis

145
Q

a specialist caring for women during pregnancy childbirth and immediately thereafter is

A

obstetrician

146
Q

the nonspecific syndrome of unknown cause characterized by chronic burning pain during sexual intercourse​ is known as

A

volvodynia …something like that

147
Q

an abnormal condition in which in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall prematurely before birth is known as

A

abruption placentae

148
Q

when the film is places within the patients mouth this is known as ______ radiography

A

intraoral

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