Most deaths from altitude illness occur from ____, a noncardiogenic edema caused by increased pressure in the pulmonary capillaries.

A. high altitude retinal hemorrhage
B. high altitude pulmonary edema
C. acute mountain sickness
D. snow sickness


Answer: B

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a. Fixed costs. b. Reimbursement from third-party payers. c. Variable expenditures. d. Payroll.

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A synonym for caudal is ___________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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