In the prenatal test referred to as ________, a small amount of amniotic fluid is removed from the placenta in order to test for chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus.

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


amniocentesis

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Pulmonary function tests are conducted by respiratory therapists. 2. Aspiration is commonly called suffocation. 3. Cheyne-Stokes respiration alternates between long periods of apnea followed by deeper, more rapid breathing. 4. Hemoptysis is commonly called a nosebleed. 5. Breathing too fast and too deep is hyperventilation.

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Ibuprofen is less likely to cause stomach upset than aspirin, but _____.

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Match the combining form rachi(o) with its closest definition.

A. Forearm bone B. Finger C. Spine D. Rod-shaped

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