Jaqueline uses an over-the-counter decongestant. What is the mechanism of action of decongestants?
A) They constrict blood vessels in the respiratory tract.
B) They stabilize the mast cell membrane.
C) They increase secretions, reduce viscosity, and help to expel sputum.
D) They decrease the hypersecretion of and liquefy pulmonary secretions.
A
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1. The suffixes -iasis and -osis have the same meaning. 2. The suffixes -rrhea and -rrhexis have the same meaning. 3. The prefix eu- means painful or difficult. 4. The prefixes a- and an- have the same meaning. 5. The prefix brady- means fast.
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A. Psoas major, iliacus, pectineus, and rectus femoris B. Semimembranosus, semitendinosus, gluteus medius, and gracilis C. Gluteus medius, rectus femoris, sartorius, and biceps femoris D. Gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembrano sus
A/An ____________________ is a localized, balloon-like enlargement of an artery wall.?
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The primary mission of national voluntary health agencies is to raise money for
A) professional development. B) advertising. C) marketing. D) research.