When food is swallowed, it is kept out of the esophagus by the epiglottis; a flap that covers the opening of the trachea whenever food approaches.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

When food is swallowed, it is kept out of the trachea by the epiglottis; a flap that covers the opening of the trachea whenever food approaches.

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The Fire Prevention Division is responsible for all aspects of the fire and life safety of buildings and occupants after an emergency incident.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The coronary artery that feeds blood to the right ventricle and the inferior wall of the left ventricle is the ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A pharmacy is required to provide a package insert to all patients receiving the following medications, EXCEPT:

Oral contraceptives Isotretinoin ACE inhibitors Metered-dose inhalers

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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