The abbreviation ERCP refers to an endoscopic retrograde procedure that involves the two structures of the ________.
A) esophagus and stomach
B) bile duct and pancreatic duct
C) liver and stomach
D) small and large intestines
QUESTION 2Which of the following terms refers to the breastbone?
a. gluteal
b. orbital
c. sternal
d. plantar
QUESTION 3Which of the following is not a possible complication of diabetes mellitus?
A) diabetic neuropathy
B) diabetes insipidus
C) diabetic nephropathy
D) diabetic retinopathy
QUESTION 4What does the prefix -intra mean?
What will be an ideal response?
QUESTION 5Which of the following statements regarding the pituitary gland is not true?
A) The pituitary gland is divided into the anterior pituitary and the posterior pituitary.
B) The pituitary gland is often referred to as the master gland.
C) The pituitary gland is divided into a cortex and a medulla.
D) The posterior pituitary secretes antidiuretic hormone and oxytocin.
QUESTION 6A convulsion is the alternation between involuntary muscle contractions and relaxations.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 7The outer portion of the kidney is called the renal medulla.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 8Excessive cholesterol in the bloodstream is called hyperlipidemia.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 9Which of the following statements regarding sebaceous glands is not true?
A) These glands are found in the dermis.
B) These glands secrete oil into a duct.
C) These glands secrete less oil as we age.
D) These glands play a role in adolescent acne.
QUESTION 10________ is malignant cancer of the bone.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 11The Purkinje system includes the bundle branches and the peripheral fibers.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 12The skin is essentially composed of two layers, known as:
A) epidermis and epithelium.
B) epidermis and papillary.
C) epidermis and dermis.
D) epidermis and reticular.
QUESTION 13Which of the following surgical procedures corrects myopia?
a. LASIK
b. phacoemulsification
c. cryoretinopexy
d. strabotomy
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