Topical anti-infective or antibiotic drugs inhibit the growth of bacteria (which is called a ________ effect) or they kill bacteria (which is called a bactericidal action)

Fill in the blank with the right word.


Answer: bacteriostatic

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The incus, malleus, and stapes are collectively called the _____________.

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

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cerebral hemorrhage : ____________ from cerebral blood vessels

Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.

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The ________ connects the nasopharynx and the middle ear

A) auditory canal B) cochlea C) auditory tube D) ossicles

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Amphetamines may be useful in the treatment of which of the following?

A. anorexia B. high blood pressure C. narcolepsy D. irregular heart beat E. depression

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