What are phleboliths and an appendicolith?
What will be an ideal response?
A phlebolith (literally a stone in a vein) is a calcium deposit in the wall of a vein. An appendicolith (literally a stone of the appendix) occurs in the appendix and is a mass or concretion containing calcium.
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A) One to two weeks B) Two to four weeks C) Three to six weeks D) Four to eight weeks
The signs and symptoms associated with a concussion include a loss of consciousness, especially if it is a witnessed loss of consciousness of greater than ____.
A. 10 seconds B. 15 seconds C. 20 seconds D. 30 seconds
How is cardiac output and oxygen uptake affected by prolonged exposure to high altitudes?
A. Both are slightly decreased B. Both are the same as at sea level C. Both are increased D. Cardiac output is increased but oxygen uptake is the same as at sea level
Which of the following plays a vital role in the activities of the thyroid hormones?
A. Magnesium B. Calcium C. Iodine D. Phosphorus E. Iron