The medical language definition of the medical word fasciectomy is the "surgical removal (of the) ________."
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
fascia
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Aerosol therapy delivers medication in a mist that can be inhaled. 2. CPR is a technique for removing a foreign body from the trachea or pharynx. 3. Tracheotomy is a procedure that makes it easier for the patient to breathe. 4. Antihistamines can be used to treat coughs. 5. A mucolytic medication liquefies mucus.
Arrange in order the steps that lead to the formation of a kidney stone according to the second theory of the formation of renal calculi (A-E). (Enter the letter of each step in the proper sequence; do not use commas or spaces.)
A. The calculus erodes through the urothelium of the renal pelvis. B. Calcium phosphate compound collects layers of collagenous material and cellular debris. C. Calcium phosphate deposits in the renal papilla. D. The plaque collects layers of crystalline elements to become a calculus. E. Randall plaque forms within the subepithelial membrane.
The correct term for administration of a foreign substance with reduced ability to cause infection and to provide prophylaxis is called:
A) antibiotic B) antiretroviral C) vaccination D) anticoagulant
Which process is least likely to be a function performed by kidneys?
a. They participate in the production of white blood cells. b. They convert vitamin D to a usable form. c. They rid the body of metabolic waste. d. They participate in the production of red blood cells. e. They help regulate blood pressure.