Which of the following surgical procedures means to destroy a small precise area of the retina?

A) enucleation
B) scleral buckling
C) photorefractive keratectomy
D) laser photocoagulation


D) laser photocoagulation

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A) 60 mg : 100 mg = 2 mL : X mL B) 100 mg : 2 mL = 60 mg : X mL C) X mL : 2 mL = 100 mg : 60 mg D) 2 mL : 60 mg = 100 mg : X mL

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In addition to sexual transmission, trichomoniasis can also be contracted via prolonged exposure to moist material that harbors the protozoan

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Which vehicle safety mechanism has proved more effective in saving lives?

a. seat belts b. air bags c. shoulder straps d. good tires e. anti-lock brakes

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