Located above the outer corner of the eye, the ________ secretes tears through approximately 12 ducts onto the surface of the conjunctiva of the upper lid

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


lacrimal gland

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A disorder involving a disruption in the metabolism of glucose is known as

A) diabetes mellitus. B) thrombosis. C) angina pectoris. D) angina.

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All of the following are used to treat an aneurysm, EXCEPT ________

A) the surgery of an aneurysmectomy B) do cardiopulmonary bypass C) place a metal clip on the neck of the aneurysm D) replace the aneurysm with a synthetic graft

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An alteration in body structure or biochemistry that is significant enough to cause the body's regulatory mechanisms to fail. Symptoms may or may not be present.

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Select two of the following health conditions and explain the functional knowledge that teachers should teach students about preventing and managing communicable and chronic disease: allergies, asthma, colds and flu, diabetes, epilepsy, HIV and AIDS, or head lice.

What will be an ideal response?

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