A medical term that means pertaining to the pleura is ________.

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


pleural

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A) arthritis. B) osteoarthritis. C) arthropathy. D) arthrectomy.

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A lack of sperm in the semen is termed:

A) aspermia. B) anorchism. C) azoospermia. D) epispadias.

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Monica has been trying to lose weight for about a year. Throughout the past year she has educated herself on the guidelines of good nutrition and exercise

Despite knowing that she needs to change her lifestyle, she is frustrated with her inability to lose weight and wants to “jumpstart” her weight loss. She is trying to lose 5-10 lbs. as soon as possible because she feels that gradual changes are emotional downers and she is unable to commit to gradual change. She ends up overeating, eating out of balance, and ceasing to exercise. Her most recent diet is as follows: day 1: fruits only, day 2: vegetables only, day 3: fruits and vegetables only, day 4: 6 bananas and milk, days 5 and 6: tomatoes only, day 7: eat whatever you want. In addition to the diet Monica is exercising daily for 1-2 hours. What is most likely going to happen to Monica’s weight if she is able to follow the above diet for several weeks? A. She is likely to lose weight. B. She is likely to gain weight. C. She will not lose any weight. D. Her weight will plateau.

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The third phase of abstinence from cocaine dependency usually lasts from a period of months up to

a. no more than 1 year c. no more than 3 years b. no more than 2 years d. several years

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