Which is the medical term for the resultant backflow of blood when two valvular flaps do not close properly?

a. prolapse
b. achalasia
c. stenosis
d. atresia


Answer: a. prolapse

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After performing a sucrose flotation technique, parasites, if present, will be at the ____________________ of the tube.

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

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You have arrived on the scene of a chemical leak at an industrial park. The placard has a "1" in the blue diamond and a "4" in the red diamond, which means the material is:

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Which of the following is a sign or symptom of hyperventilation?

a. nervousness b. rapid breathing c. feeling of suffocation d. all of the above

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