Which term is used to identify a condition in which the developing colon remains in the upper right quadrant instead of moving to its normal location?
a. Intestinal malrotation
b. Ileocecal displacement
c. Duodenal obstruction
d. Pyloric stenosis
Ans: a. Intestinal malrotation
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Which of the following is the rate most widely used to compare the health of populations across countries?
a. Birth rate b. Crude mortality rate c. Rate of death from human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection d. Infant mortality rate
________________ is defined as excessive growth of body and facial hair
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