What the meaning of the term thoracentesis?
A) visual examination of the thorax
B) surgical puncture into the chest or thorax to withdraw fluid
C) a type of pneumonia caused by a parasite
D) obstruction of one or more of the pulmonary arteries by a clot
B
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The well-known generic narcotic drug meperidine is related to the trade name drug ________
Fill in the blank with the right word.
Which of the following planes is the only horizontal plane?
A) sagittal B) frontal C) transverse D) median
Which statement about sex differences in response to alcohol is false?
a. American men are more likely to drink alcohol than women. b. Alcoholism is more common in women than men. c. The percentage of women alcoholics is rising. d. The amount of alcohol needed to become intoxicated is usually less for women than men.
A synonym for the term Adam's apple is
A. palate. B. larynx. C. pharynx. D. thyroid cartilage. E. epiglottis.