The teeth tear, chew, and grind the food, a process known as ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


mastication

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Robert is seen in the emergency room with elevated temperature, difficult breathing, and cough productive of greenish sputum. These symptoms started earlier in the day. He had previously had symptoms of sore throat, runny nose, and low-grade temperature. In the emergency room, the physician assistant examines the patient and finds him to have rapid breathing, elevated temperature, and a low oxygen level. The lungs are examined with a stethoscope by a process that is called auscultation. The findings showed inflammation and infection of the soft tissues of the lung. A radiology study, called a chest x-ray, is performed that confirms the findings on auscultation. This group of symptoms, signs, and studies resulted in the diagnosis of pneumonia What is the appropriate medical terminology for: 1. Difficult breathing 2. Sore and inflamed throat 3. Rapid breathing 4. Low oxygen level

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Body composition is

A. the ability to move joints to bend, stretch, and twist. B. the capacity of a muscle to exert a force against a resistance. C. the relative amounts of fat and lean body tissue that comprise the body. D. activities that use muscles in warm-up that will be used in the conditioning bout.

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The lateral fibula serves as the attachment for knee joint structures but does not articulate with the femur or patella.

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

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If a victim is obviously dead when you arrive on the scene of a crime, you should:

A) attempt CPR immediately anyway. B) gather up any physical evidence. C) do nothing and disturb nothing, call the police. D) attempt to contact family or next of kin.

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