What is the role of carbon dioxide in the body?

a. It is a necessary energy source for the brain.
b. It carries oxygen through the bloodstream.
c. It triggers the breathing reflex.
d. It facilitates the contraction of heart tissue.


c. It triggers the breathing reflex.

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The strength of the pulse against the blood vessel is referred to as the:

A. cardiac output. B. pulse. C. stroke volume. D. pulse pressure.

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Before a patient's laboratory test results can legally be released, the patient must:

A. express verbal consent over the telephone or in person. B. provide his/her attorney's consent. C. provide written consent. D. tell his/her physician or nurse practitioner that it is okay.

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What type of lymphoma is also known as NHL?

a. Hodgkin's disease b. Multiple myeloma c. Lymphosarcoma d. Thrombocytopenia

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___________________ are recommended when handling hedgehogs that are rolled up in a ball

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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