The medical term ____________________ describes any restriction to the opening of the mouth caused by trauma, surgery, or radiation associated with the treatment of oral cancer

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


trismus

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Chloride channel laxative drugs, such as lubiprostone (Amitiza), stimulate chloride channels in the mucosa of the intestinal wall. This causes ________

A) the release of hydrochloric acid in the stomach B) a "bandage" to form over a gastric ulcer C) fluid to flow into the intestines to soften the stool D) lipase in the diet to be excreted in the stool rather than absorbed

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The suffix -osis means "condition of."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following are involved in teaching effort qualities to learners?

A. Learners are taught contrasts of groups/partners, straight/curved, wide/narrow. B. Learners are taught contrasts of high/low, strong/sudden, bound/free C. Learners are taught contrasts of fast/slow, strong/light, bound/free D. Learners are taught contrasts of left/right, up/down, forward/backward

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The larynx is also called a

A. throat B. voice box C. windpipe

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