The term ________ refers to when vessels narrow and the heart muscle does not get enough blood and, therefore, not enough oxygen and other nutrients.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


ischemia

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Dorsal and ____________ are interchangeable terms meaning, “pertaining to the back.”

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following assessment techniques is considered the most accurate?

A. skinfold thickness B. hydrostatic weighing C. girth measurements D. bioelectric impedance E. air displacement

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The patient with glaucoma underwent an incision into his iris with a laser to allow the aque-ous humor to drain from the anterior chamber. This is known as:

A. blepharoplasty B. iridectomy C. iridotomy D. strabotomy

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Another term for a heart attack is:

A) myocardial infarction. B) cardiomyopathy. C) thrombosis. D) myocarditis.

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