The surgical removal of a portion of the tissue of the iris is known as a/an ____________________.?

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


iridectomy

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A. avoid vigorous exercise 4 hours before bedtime B. switch to artificial lighting sooner in the evening C. take a 60-minute "power nap" in the afternoon D. keep the bedroom warm and well lit E. have a snack an hour before bedtime

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A 25-year-old man with short limbs has achondroplasia. No one in his family has had the disease. He married a woman of normal height and wanted to know their chances of having a child with the same disease. As a consultant you say that

A. 75% of their children will be affected B. in every pregnancy the chances are 50% that a child will be affected C. the father has a spontaneous mutation that is not transmitted to his progeny D. 25% of all of their children will be affected E. only boys will be affected

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Which of the following phenomena is thought to underlie the decreased reported incidence of some sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

A) Increased knowledge of the correct use of condoms B) Increased public funding for health promotion activities C) Decreased reporting of cases of certain STIs D) Decreased numbers of sexual partners among young adults

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The ________ process can be palpated on the posterior surface of the spine when it is flexed.

A. transverse B. styloid C. xiphoid D. spinous

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