In a procedure known as ________, an inflatable balloon at the end of a catheter is used to press plaque back against the vessel wall
A) balloon angioplasty
B) coronary arterial bypass graft
C) intravenous catheterization
D) ablation
E) atherectomy
A
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Taking NSAID pain relievers like aspirin or ibuprofen for several weeks disrupts prostaglandin hormone signalling to cells in the stomach. This causes an interruption in production of the protective inner coating of the stomach, which leads to ulcers and further acid erosion. Which gastric cells are being affected by prolonged use of NSAID pain relievers?
A. Parietal cells B. Chief cells C. Mucous cells D. Microvilli
The mastication center is located in the _____________ of the brain
A. hippocampus and amygdala B. medulla and pons C. hypothalamus D. entorhinal cortex and basal nuclei E. solitary nucleus
Movement of the cupula in the ampullae of the semicircular canals allows detection of
A) rotational movements. B) high frequency sound. C) linear acceleration. D) low frequency sound. E) a change in body position with respect to gravity.
The cerebellum does not
a. play a role in balance and equilibrium b. decrease muscle tone c. compare the intentions of the higher motor centers with the performance of the muscles and correct any deviations from the intended movement d. play a role in the planning and initiation of voluntary activity e. play a role in eye movement