Define mastitis

What will be an ideal response?


Infection of the mammary gland.

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Which of the following is the most abundant form in which calcium is found in the

inorganic matrix of the bone? A) Hydroxyapatite B) Calcium oxalate C) Calcium carbonate D) Calcium pyrophosphate

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For the following, match the term with the best description.A. A characteristic of aging arteriesB. Produced by turbulent blood flowC. Blood flow is directly proportional to pressure differences and inversely proportional to resistanceD. As pressure in a vessel decreases, the force holding it open decreases, and the vessel tends to collapseE. A characteristic of the venous systemVascular compliance

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

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What neurotransmitter is released by the axon of a sympathetic preganglionic neuron to communicate with the sympathetic postganglionic neuron?

A) norepinephrine B) adrenalin C) epinephrine D) acetylcholine

Anatomy & Physiology

The four most abundant elements in the human body are

A. calcium, hydrogen, sodium, and potassium. B. carbon, oxygen, magnesium, and zinc. C. carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. D. carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and iron. E. carbon, sulfur, calcium, and potassium.

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