Common symptoms of ________ include loss of central vision, distortions in vision, and difficulty seeing details. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


macular degeneration
The macula is the area of the retina responsible for the central area of a person's visual field.

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For action potentials, the term "all-or-none" means:

a. All action potentials are the same b. Either all neurons depolarize or none of them do c. Neurons can have partial action potentials d. Some neurons have stronger action potentials than others

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Ketone bodies are metabolized by the liver before being dispersed by the alveoli

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A weakened or permanently relaxed ________ can cause inflammation of the esophagus, or esophagitis

A) duodenum B) lower esophageal sphincter C) upper esophageal sphincter D) None of the above

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What special care is needed to transport a patient who receives kidney dialysis every three days?

A. Keep the patient in a lateral recumbent position during transport. B. Keep the arm with the fistula elevated above the level of the kidneys. C. Dialysis patients require careful titration of IV fluids. D. Dialysis patients generally require large amounts of IV fluids.

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