A contagious fungal infection that may involve the scalp, groin, feet, or other areas of the body, causing flat, dry, scaly or moist and crusty lesions, is ________. 

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


ringworm
Ringworm causes lesions that have a clear center with an outer ring. When the scalp is affected, it may cause bald patches.

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A slow, deep, involuntary inspiration followed by a prolonged expiration that hyperinflates the lungs and re-expands atelectatic alveoli is a:

A) sigh. B) hiccough. C) grunt. D) sneeze.

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Bile leaves the liver through the ________ duct and merges with the cystic duct from the gallbladder to form the common bile duct. 

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

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When using the vacuum container method, it is important to use a(n) ________.

A. small vein B. large vein C. large artery D. arteriole

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____ allows doctors and patients to consult in real time, at a distance

a) telepathology b) teleradiology c) teleoncology d) interactive videoconferencing

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