In addition to their shape, bacteria are commonly classified by how they react to certain stains. The most common staining procedure in use today is the ________ stain, a method of staining that differentiates bacteria according to the chemical composition of their cell walls. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Gram
The Gram stain is the most commonly used staining procedure in medical offices today.

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He was released in good condition to his parents. A) Z04.9 B) Z04.8 C) Z04.8, X37.1XXA

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Which of the following best describes the correct stroke to use when performing dry brushing?

A) Deep circular B) Slow soft movement C) Rapid back and forth movement D) Brisk half-moon

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The heart sends returned blood to the lungs, where oxygen is exhaled and carbon dioxide is inhaled.

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

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The AJCC Staging System is based on type of cancer (T), the number of tumors (N), and the method of treatment (M)

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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