A noninvasive treatment that uses subfreezing temperature to freeze and destroy the tissue is known as ______________________

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cryosurgery

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A child has been experiencing hypoglycemic episodes. "How does the body know when to secrete insulin and when to stop secreting it?" The best response by the nurse, explaining the physiologic background, would be:

A) "The body knows that if the blood glucose level falls, it will inhibit insulin secretion and release glycogen to release glucose from the liver." B) "It's just a big guessing game; first we give sugar like orange juice, and then we withhold the carbohydrates if the blood glucose level is too high." C) "Your pituitary gland in the brain is the 'master gland,' and it controls and regulates all the hormones." D) "Once the child starts getting confused, the brain will send a message to the pancreas to stop producing insulin."

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What are the three regions of the kidney?

A. Cortex, hilum, and pelvis B. Pelvis, bladder, and urethra C. Medulla, nephron, and tubules D. Cortex, glomerulus, and hilum E. Cortex, medulla, and pelvis

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In a(n) __________ __________, a health professional provides a patient with the means to end life

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Which of the following terms has a prefix meaning inside?

A. Epicardium B. Myocardium C. Pericardium D. Parietal E. Endocardium

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