The danger of a thrombus is that a portion of it can break off and start moving through the bloodstream. The moving portion of the thrombus is called a(n) _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
embolus
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A) 69650 B) 69660 C) 69661 D) 69666
Which of the following statements is true of the life span of the U.S. population?
a. Life expectancy was lower in 1960 than it is today. b. Life expectancy was higher in 1960 than it is today. c. Life expectancy was the same in 1960 and 2009. d. Life expectancy was higher in 2009 than it is today.
As seen from the buccal, extending 1 mm above the two buccal roots is the:
A. mesiobuccal root B. lingual root C. buccal groove D. mesiolingual cusp
The cervical spine is MOST protected from whiplash-type injuries when the:
A. headrest is appropriately positioned. B. air bag correctly deploys upon impact. C. rear end of the vehicle is initially struck. D. patient tenses up at the time of impact.