Inflammation of the stomach mucosa in the area superior to the pyloric sphincter is most appropriately referred to as ________.
A. a hiatal hernia
B. a duodenal ulcer
C. esophagitis
D. gastric ulcer
E. indigestion
Answer: D
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If the heart receives more sympathetic stimulation than parasympathetic stimulation, the heart will
A. contract with less force but at a faster rate. B. decrease both its rate and force of contraction. C. decrease rate, but increase force of contraction. D. increase its rate and force of contraction. E. contract with greater force but at a slower rate.
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The word part that means breathing is
A) pleur/o B) pneum/o C) pneumon/o D) spir/o
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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