A fracture of the bone across its long axis is called a ________ fracture

A) comminuted
B) greenstick
C) compression
D) transverse
E) spiral


D

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A) blood type A B) blood type B C) blood type AB D) blood type O E) blood types A, B, AB, or O

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The visual receptors of the retina are called

A) photoreceptors. B) ganglion cells. C) bipolar cells. D) amacrine cells. E) horizontal cells.

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Once alkalosis has occurred, which of the following would you expect to happen?

A. Increased renal reabsorption of bicarbonate ions B. Retention of H+ by the kidney C. Secretion of H+ by the kidney D. A plasma pH less than 7.40 E. Increased respiratory rate

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