The hardening and narrowing of the arteries caused by a buildup of cholesterol plaque is known as ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


atherosclerosis

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radial keratotomy : Procedure in which spokelike incisions are made into the cornea, which effectively _____________ the cornea to correct for myopia

Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.

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Which of the following cells will likely stay in a permanent resting state known as G0, unless there is a change in nutrients, growth factors, or hormones that trigger cell renewal?

A) Stratified squamous epithelium of the skin B) Cells lining the esophagus and intestines C) Neurons D) Cancerous cells

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If you have 5 ml of a 1:20 dilution and add 5 more ml, what dilution do you now have?

a. 1:40 b. 1:30 c. 1:25 d. 1:100

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The white blood cells that increase during an allergic reaction are:

A. monocytes B. lymphocytes C. eosinophils D. neutrophils

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