The medical term for blister is:

A) fissure
B) vesicle
C) macule
D) folliculitis


B
Explanation: Both a vesicle and a verruca result in elevation of the skin, but a vesicle is filled with fluid, as in a blister.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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

a. does prolong bleeding time c. has no antipyretic effect b. results in iron deficiency anemia d. has no anti-inflammatory effect

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Blockage of blood flow to the brain is known as

A) hypertension. B) stroke. C) myocardial infarction. D) atherosclerosis.

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