Rheumatoid arthritis begins with ____________ of the synovial lining of a joint.

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


Answer: inflammation

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The hepatorenal recess (Morison pouch):

A) is part of the omental bursa. B) is in the subphrenic recess. C) receives infected fluids draining from the omental bursa in the supine position. D) is a potential space in the hepatorenal ligament. E) is extraperitoneal.

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Following the removal of the larynx, a person would be unable to _______

a. speak b. sneeze c. eat d. hear e. breathe

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Which of the following clinical findings would be of LEAST significance in a patient experiencing respiratory distress?

A) Fever of 102.5°F B) Productive cough C) Chest pain or pressure D) BP of 148/94 mm Hg

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