Protein synthesis occurs in what part of a cell?

a. Ribosomes
b. Nucleus
c. Mitochondria
d. Lysosomes


ANS: A
Protein synthesis occurs on ribosomes, found in rough endoplasmic reticulum.

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1. The key elements in determining the level of E/M services include the extent of the history, physical exam, and medical decision making. 2. An extended HPI will include one to three documented HPI elements. 3. If a patient complains of an aching pain in the chest, the complaint would be considered part of the PFSH. 4. An ROS is considered part of the physical examination. 5. A brief statement or notation indicating "negative" or "normal" is sufficient to document normal findings related to unaffected area(s) or asymptomatic organ system(s).

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Which form of medical practice ends with the death of the owner?

A) A corporation B) A partnership with several partners C) An associate practice D) A solo practice

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A(n) ________ is performed by placing a linen or paper patch on uninvolved skin and then using a dropper to soak the patch with the suspected allergen. 

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

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You arrive at the scene of a major motor vehicle crash. The patient, a 50-year-old female, was removed from her vehicle prior to your arrival. Bystanders who removed her state that she was not wearing a seatbelt. The patient is unresponsive, tachycardic, and diaphoretic. Your assessment reveals bilaterally clear and equal breath sounds, a midline trachea, and collapsed jugular veins. You should be MOST suspicious that this patient has experienced a:

A. tension pneumothorax. B. massive hemothorax. C. pericardial tamponade. D. laceration of the aorta.

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