edema : Condition of swelling due to leakage of __________ from the bloodstream into the interstitial space between body cells.
Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.
fluid
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A) "The child can become infertile later in life as a result of decreased sperm count." B) "This is more common in full-term infants when compared to premature births." C) "This may be a precursor to the development of prostate cancer later in life." D) "The child will need surgery to move the testes back into the scrotal sac since they rarely descend spontaneously."
In victims with trauma to the face, mouth, and jaw, you should suspect:
A) extensive bleeding. B) spinal injuries of the neck and back. C) blocked air passages. D) shock.
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A) Lung cancer B) Leukemia C) Kidney cancer D) Melanoma