Mass movements of the large intestine trigger the ________ reflex, which allows anal sphincters to relax and feces to move through the anus in the process of elimination.

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


defecation

The defecation reflex allows the anal sphincters to relax and feces to move through the anus in the process of elimination.

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A) Uterus B) Fallopian tube C) Cervix D) Vaginal canal

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____________________ is used to reduce suffering and improve quality of life, without prolonging life, when a cure is not possible.

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

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The practitioner must ________________ the remaining amount due from a remittance advice

a. bill the patient b. rebill Medicaid c. write off d. None of the above

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a. not order procedures. b. consider necessity of procedures. c. order multiple procedures. d. diagnose without procedural tests.

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