_____________________ is a chronic metabolic condition characterized by gradual, noticeable enlargement and enlongation of the bones of the face, jaw and extremities due to oversecretion of the pituitary gland after puberty.

a. Graves’ disease
b. goiter
c. acromegaly


Ans: c. Acromegaly

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During adult venoarterial bypass ECLS, which vessels or heart chambers are commonly cannulated to feed venous blood from the patient's body to the pump, and to return arterial blood to the patient?

A. venous feed = right atrium; arterial return = aortic arch B. venous feed = inferior vena cava; arterial return = subclavian artery C. venous feed = internal jugular vein; arterial return = aortic arch D. venous feed = right atrium; arterial return = subclavian artery

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What is the range of codes in the HCPCS?

a. B2000–R5000 b. A0000–V5999 c. A0000–B9999 d. C0000–V9999

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Our breathing rate is determined by the concentration of __________ in the blood.

A. oxygen B. carbon dioxide C. oxygenated hemoglobin D. chemoreceptors

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