The large bone marrow cell from which platelets are derived is called a(n) ____________________.

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


megakaryocyte

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A) Loose wool insulation is treated with water-soluble salts to reduce combustibility. B) Cellulose fiber insulation is noncombustible. C) Fire in shredded wood insulation treated to reduce combustibility will burn in a slow, smoldering manner. D) It is not necessary to open walls insulated with noncombustible insulation when fighting fires in a wood-frame building.

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Artifact is a sign that the patient is in distress

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What should the medical assistant do when taking an aural temperature?

What will be an ideal response?

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Select the appropriate ICD-9-CM procedure code using an ICD-9-CM code book for the statements given in the following questions

Sphenopalatine ganglionectomy

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