Coughing up blood-tinged sputum is known as ________
A) pulmonary embolus
B) hemothorax
C) hemoptysis
D) expectoration
C
Explanation: A) This does not describe pulmonary embolus.
B) This does not describe hemothorax.
C) Correct!
D) Expectoration does not always produce sputum.
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A. cerebral thrombosis. B. stroke. C. cerebral hematoma. D. ruptured blood vessel.
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A) jaundice B) cachexia C) melena D) hematochezia
The behaviors, instincts, and attitudes associated with being sexual are known as ____
a. Intimacy b. Sexuality c. self-disclosure d. gender identity e. sexual health
During REM sleep, brain activity
A. is distinguishable from the alpha rhythm. B. may be increased in some regions compared to during wakefulness. C. may be decreased in some regions compared to during wakefulness. D. is the lowest among all sleep stages.