The practitioner describes observations of the abdomen based on a system of landmarks that map out the abdominal region, which is typically divided into four equal sections, or ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


quadrants

The abdominal region is typically divided into four equal quadrants.

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a. 1, 2, and 3 only b. 1 and 4 only c. 2 only d. 1, 3, and 4 only

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In the mouth, stomach, and small intestine, the mucosa contains antibiotic juices that help digest food.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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An irregular bony ridge along the midline of the sacrum

What will be an ideal response?

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____ gram(s) of fat yield(s) 9 calories

a. One b. Four c. Five d. Three

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