The last few centimeters at the end of the rectum are known as the ________.

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


anal canal
anus

The anus, or anal canal, is the last few centimeters of the rectum.

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Which of the following is a cause of gynecological emergencies?

A) Disorders of the female reproductive organs B) Sexual assault C) Soft-tissue trauma to the external genitalia D) All of the above

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The procedure code for a left hip joint arthrotomy with drain placement is ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The "code first" note _____.

A. is used in both the Index and Tabular B. is used in the Index C. is used in the Tabular D. is used in both the Index and Tabular; it gives instruction on sequencing

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A term referring to specialized tissues that monitor different stimuli within the environment is

A) effectors. B) affectors. C) sensors. D) none of the above.

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