Varicose veins that develop in the esophagus are called esophageal varices

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: True

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nephrectomy : Surgical ___________ of a kidney

Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.

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Identify the suffix for pain.

A. -phobia B. -asthenia C. -algia D. -desis

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What is a recommendation for exercise if you have diabetes?

A. Have a carbohydrate-based snack (or drink) ready in case your blood glucose level drops. B. Wear flip-flops when during the warmup and cooldown to give the toes extra space and plenty of air circulation. C. Vary the time of day you exercise. D. Work out when you are sick to speed recovery. E. Monitor blood glucose levels only after the workout.

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John regularly wakes up at 9:00 a.m. but has just accepted a new job that requires him to wake up at 7:30 a.m. Which of the following would most effectively increase his chances of shifting his sleep phase?

A. keep the light on later at night B. set a light timer to turn on at 7:00 a.m. C. go to bed two hours earlier than normal D. set a light timer to turn on at 6:00 a.m.

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