There are hollow and solid organs in the abdomen. The gallbladder is considered a hollow organ. A ruptured hollow organ such as the gallbladder is most commonly associated with:

A. severe bleeding
B. inflammation and infection
C. gall stones
D. appendicitis


Answer: B. inflammation and infection

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Clinical findings associated with congenital diaphragmatic hernia include which of the follow-ing?

1. Severe cyanosis 2. Decreased breath sounds 3. Displaced heart sounds 4. Hepatomegaly a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only

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When a person has ____, it is generally because brain cells die due to a lack of oxygen from a blocked artery. 

A. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis B. multiple sclerosis C. epilepsy D. a stroke

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A) fishing nets B) ladders C) cities D) webs

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