The medical term for condition of rapid heart rate is ________ cardia.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
tachy-
tachy
The prefix that means rapid is tachy-, the root termis cardi- meaning heart, and the suffix is -ia meaning condition.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. reinforcement. B. compulsion or craving. C. improved control. D. negative consequences.
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a. Apply after meals, and do not eat for at least 1 hour. b. Rinse and swish in the mouth prior to eating. c. Apply and rinse after eating. d. There are no special instructions.
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A. how much sugar is in that food B. how many calories are in that food C. how fast the sugar gets into the blood D. the amount of sugar the body can handle E. none of the above