Select the term that means "the surgical removal of the palatine tonsils."
A) palatoplasty
B) tonsillectomy
C) adenoidectomy
B
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Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.
Which of the following procedures uses a heart-lung machine?
A) cardiopulmonary resuscitation B) Holter monitor C) extracorporeal circulation D) stress testing
The eating disorder known as ________ is marked by distortion of body image and refusal to maintain normal body weight. (Provide the full name of the disorder.)
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following statements about airbags is FALSE?
A. Airbags are not a replacement for seat belts. B. Airbags can injure a short adult who is sitting too close to the dashboard. C. Second-generation airbags are somewhat safer for children. D. Airbags deflate 5-6 minutes after a collision.