When the sciatic nerve is damaged by excessive pressure on the nerve from prolonged sitting or lying down, the patient has _______________. 

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


sciatica

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The substance that is secreted from the pancreatic islets by alpha cells and that increases blood glucose level is:

a. insulin. c. prolactin. b. glucagon. d. luteinizing hormone.

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When a procedure code covers a process of procedures and the bill will be postponed, it is called:

a. a hold bill. b. a delayed bill. c. a pending bill. d. a processing bill.

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The fecal occult blood test detects bleeding in the ____________________.

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

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Which muscle acts to maintain an erect spinal column and head?

A) Spinalis B) Iliocostalis C) Longissimus D) All of the above

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