A(n) ________ is a piece of material that forms in one part of the vascular system, breaks off, and is carried through the bloodstream until it reaches an artery too small to pass through
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Answer: embolus
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. They are more likely than white people to suffer from the disorder B. Clinician bias leads to misinterpretation of symptoms C. They more often report episodes of sleep paralysis, which is associated with the disorder. D. All of the above
All of the following are hormonally influenced pubertal changes EXCEPT:
A) ?thickening of the vaginal walls. B) ?shifting of the vaginal pH from acidic to alkaline. C) ?enlarging of the uterus. D) ?increase in cervical secretions.