The medical term for coughing up and spitting out blood is:

A. rhinorrhea
B. hemoptysis
C. dyspnea
D. rhinorrhagia


B

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A) alveoli and bloodstream. B) outside air and cells of the body. C) bloodstream and cells. D) lungs and heart.

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Myasthenia gravis:

A. Is caused by the destruction of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors on the postsynaptic membrane of muscles. B. Results in the decreased release of ACh at the neuromuscular junction. C. Is an autoimmune disease that destroys ACh receptors on the postsynaptic membrane of muscles, thus interferes with ACh binding for repetitive muscle contractions. D. Is successfully treated with removal of the pituitary gland. E. All of the above

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List seven physical benefits that can be reaped from participating in a fitness and wellness program and briefly indicate why they are important

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following abbreviations is NOT a blood test?

a. BMT b. HCT c. PT d. CBC

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