A foreign substance in the body is called a(n) ________. 

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


antigen
Antigens are simply defined as foreign substances in the body.

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UTIs may become a more chronic condition known as interstitial cystitis

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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You respond to a motor vehicle collision and find a 29 year old woman who is complaining of chest pain. Her chest struck the steering wheel. Her airway is open, she is breathing at 24 breaths/min, and she is coughing up blood. Her pulse is 130 beats/min, rapid and weak, her blood pressure is 90/58 mm Hg. You notice cyanosis around the lips and note that her fingers are also blue. When you expose the chest, she tells you it hurts and points to a bruised spot. Which of the following is a symptom?

A. Cyanosis around the lips or fingertips B. Rapid, weak pulse C. Hemoptysis D. Pain at the site of injury

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The optimum site of penetration for infiltration injections is at the ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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