Stem cells differ from other kinds of cells in the body. Explain the three general properties in stem cells. Explain why scientists believe this is a promising area of study.
What will be an ideal response?
QUESTION 2Surgical creation of an opening in the trachea
What will be an ideal response?
QUESTION 3Which of the following terms does NOT refer to a part of the brain stem?
a. thalamic
b. pontine
c. medullary
d. all are part of the brain stem
QUESTION 4The inability of the kidneys to filter wastes and produce urine is called:
a. renal failure
b. nephrolithiasis
c. nephromegaly
d. nephropathy
QUESTION 5Which of the following conditions threatened a worldwide epidemic in 2003?
a. SARS
b. ARDS
c. SIDS
d. TPR
QUESTION 6An acronym is a word created from abbreviations or the first letters of a group of words.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 7A combining form that means clot is ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 8Which term refers to the mouth?
a. nasal
b. otic
c. orbital
d. oral
QUESTION 9Choose the correct term for a cancerous (malignant) tumor with a glandlike pattern of cells.
A) adenitis
B) diabetes mellitus
C) hypogonadism
D) adenocarcinoma
QUESTION 10HIPAA assures the patient that his or her medical information is ________.
A) legible
B) accurate
C) documented in a certain format
D) secure
QUESTION 11When a patient has a hernia that contains intestines that can no longer be pushed back into the abdomen, this is known as a/an ________ hernia.
A) incisional
B) incarcerated
C) sliding
D) reducible
QUESTION 12Which medication is used to treat impotence?
A) erectile dysfunction agents
B) oxytocin
C) androgen therapy
D) fertility drugs
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