A synapse is:

a. A connection between a neuron and another cell
b. A pathway connecting brain regions
c. An ion channel in a nerve cell membrane


A

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A. aortic. B. mitral. C. bicuspid. D. tricuspid.

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An organism that lives on or in another, drawing its nourishment from its host, is known as a:

A. bacterium B. fungi C. parasite D. virus

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With pertussis disease, thick mucus blocks the airways.

a. true b. false

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The respiratory therapist receives an order to administer a mixture of 80% helium/20% oxygen to a 40 year-old patient in an acute asthmatic episode. Which of the following devices would most effectively deliver the gas mixture to the patient?

A. Simple oxygen mask B. Nonrebreathing mask C. Noninvasive ventilator D. Aerosol mask

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