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Title: As the nasal cavity continues posteriorly, it merges with the throat or ________.
Post by: Steven on Feb 28, 2018
As the nasal cavity continues posteriorly, it merges with the throat or ________.
 
  A) larynx
  B) trachea
  C) bronchus
  D) pharynx

QUESTION 2

Briefly discuss thrush and the type of patients in which it is seen.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

QUESTION 3

The primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of the medical word synergism (sin-er-jizm) is ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

QUESTION 4

Which blood cells perform the role of preventing fluid loss following an injury by releasing proteins that result in the formation of blood clots through coagulation?
 
  A. erythrocytes
  B. leukocytes
  C. monocytes
  D. platelets

QUESTION 5

Platelets are active in which process?
 
  A) carrying oxygen
  B) fighting infection
  C) immune response
  D) blood clotting

QUESTION 6

A goniometer is used to measure the ________.
 
  A) NSAID
  B) ROM
  C) CDH
  D) MCP

QUESTION 7

Sciatica is pain of the lower back and below from compression of the spinal nerve roots from L4, L5, and the sacrum.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


Title: As the nasal cavity continues posteriorly, it merges with the throat or ________.
Post by: siwar on Feb 28, 2018
[Answer to ques. #1]  D
Explanation: A) The throat is not the larynx.
B) The throat is not the trachea.
C) The throat is not the bronchus.
D) Correct

[Answer to ques. #2]  Thrush is an oral infection, caused by the yeast Candida albicans, which coats the tongue and oral mucosa. It is common in infants, but is also seen in immunocompromised patients with AIDS because they have a diminished immune response. It is also commonly seen when antibiotic drugs kill normal bacteria in the mouth, allowing overgrowth of Candida albicans. Thrush is also known as oral candidiasis. It is treated with oral antiyeast drugs.

[Answer to ques. #3]  sin

[Answer to ques. #4]  D

[Answer to ques. #5]  D
Explanation: A) Erythrocytes, not platelets, carry oxygen.
B) Leukocytes, not platelets, fight infection.
C) Leukocytes, not platelets, are part of the immune response.
D) Correct

[Answer to ques. #6]  B
Explanation: A) NSAID is a drug.
B) Correct Range of motion (ROM) is measured by a goniometer.
C) CDH is congenital dislocation of the hip. This is not measured with a goniometer.
D) MCP is metacarpal phalangeal, a joint in the hand.

[Answer to ques. #7]  TRUE


Title: As the nasal cavity continues posteriorly, it merges with the throat or ________.
Post by: Steven on Feb 28, 2018
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