A suffix that means formation is ________.

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


Answer: -poiesis; -plastin

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The two areas of specialty for health information technicians is medical coding or________ registry

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Fill in the blank with the correct medical term, then find the words in the word search puzzle that follows.

1. Inflammation of one or more tonsils is called: _________________. 2. A therapeutic drug that inhibits the effects of histamines is called a(n): _________________. 3. A surgical incision into the chest wall is called a(n): _________________. 4. A simple test to determine the presence of a tuberculosis infection is called a(n) TB _________________ test. 5. Surgical repair of the nose is called: _________________. 6. A physician specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the lower respiratory tract, particularly the lungs, is called a(n) _________________ specialist. 7. Surgical puncture into the thoracic cavity to aspirate fluid is called a(n): _________________. 8. Surgical removal of a single lobe of a lung is sometimes required as a treatment for lung cancer, if the tumor is isolated to one lobe. The procedure is called a(n) _________________. 9. An acute infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi that produces spasmodic coughing is called _________________. 10. A severe hereditary disease characterized by excess mucus production in the respiratory tract, digestive tract, and elsewhere is called cystic _________________. 11. An aggressive form of cancer arising from cells within the bronchi is known as _________________ carcinoma. 12. A condition of the lungs that is characterized by widespread narrowing of the bronchioles and formation of mucous plugs is known as _________________. 13. Inflammation of the epiglottis is called: _________________. 14. The symptom of coughing up and spitting out blood is called: _________________. 15. A diagnostic procedure that evaluates the blood circulation of the lungs is called: _________________. ![14797|499x497](upload://6hM5uMZ8lC6ji4Hm9TEA0iwbdJ1.jpeg)

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During the cool-down,

A) temperature drops and blood returns from the muscles to the heart. B) temperature rises, allowing the body to readjust to normal body temperature. C) accumulated sweat is reabsorbed into the skin. D) blood tends to pool in the muscles used during exercise.

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It is important to post pertinent information for a school-directed program on a bulletin board

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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