A new technique to treat sleep apnea, called ________, involves shrinking tissue in the back of the throat with radio-frequency energy.

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


somnoplasty

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A. DN B. DP C. SP D. Pro-T cell E. None of the above

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A procedure that evaluates the elasticity of the eardrum by measuring its movement is called:

A) audiometry B) mastoid C) inflammation D) tympanometry

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Which of the following statements regarding high density lipoproteins (HDLs) is FALSE?

A. HDL levels are mainly determined by genetics. B. Alcohol use influences HDL levels. C. HDL levels vary greatly with age. D. HDL levels are higher among women and Blacks.

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Identify the combining form cyst/o with its closest definition: ________.

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

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