Urine retention is a greater problem for elderly men than for elderly women because men ________
A) have fewer glomeruli
B) have weaker urinary sphincters
C) have larger bladders
D) can develop benign prostatic hyperplasia
E) have narrower ureters
D
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Antineoplastics are safe to handle using usual methods
a. true b. false
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What will be an ideal response?
The normal pH of blood is
A) slightly alkaline. B) neutral. C) slightly acidic. D) extremely alkaline. E) extremely acidic.