An open sore in the stomach wall due mainly to the action of a bacterium, Helicobacter pylori, is

A. an ulcer.
B. pernicious anemia.
C. a hiatal hernia.
D. heartburn.


Answer: A

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a. true b. false

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A very highly stretched muscle will produce a contraction that is

A) fairly weak. B) much greater than average. C) slightly stronger than resting position. D) optimal. E) None of the answers are correct.

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Voluntary motor signals typically begin in an upper motor neuron in the thalamus.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The medical term for heart attack is

A) heart failure. B) heart block. C) heart murmur. D) fibrillation. E) myocardial infarction.

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