The waxy secretion from the ear, also known as earwax, is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
cerumen
Cerumen is the waxy secretion from the ear that is commonly known as earwax.
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Which of the following organs receive all the blood returning from the digestive tract via the hepatic circulation?
A) Spleen B) Kidneys C) Lungs D) Liver
Match the terms with their descriptors.
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Which of the following patients should receive a focused history assessment and a physical examination?
a. A conscious patient with a medical condition b. A patient with a minor finger laceration c. An unconscious patient with a leg injury or an ankle injury d. An unresponsive patient with no gag reflex