What is defined as bacteria-induced inflammation or infection of the heart and its valves?
A) Bacterial endocarditis
B) Cardia allergic response
C) Bacteremia
D) Pulmonary embolism
A
Explanation: A) Although the occurrence is uncommon, bacterial endocarditis (bacteria-induced inflammation or infection of the heart and its valves) has occasionally been reported.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which neurotransmitter is released from neurons projecting from the VA/VL nuclei of the thalamus to the motor cortices?
a. GABA b. Glutamate c. Dopamine d. Serotonin
When a blood clot replaces the platelet plug at the site of a blood vessel injury, the plasma protein fibrinogen is converted to fibrin to form the blood clot. This process is called blood _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which does not drain into the first part of the duodenum?
A) spleen B) pancreas C) common bile duct D) They all drain at this site.