The mineral ________ is a trace mineral essential for maintenance of fluid balance; it joins with chloride to form salt.

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


sodium

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The minimum amount of energy required by the body to maintain essential body func-tions is:

(a) metabolism (b) basal metabolism (c) essential calories (d) dietary sufficiency

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A disadvantage of sublingual and buccal administration is __________.

a.  medications absorbed in this way are unaffected by the stomach, intestines, or liver b.  medications may have a bitter taste c.  absorption via this route is quite rapid d.  this method has relative ease of administration

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Which of the following is NOT a stimulant?

A) caffeine B) nicotine C) cocaine D) LSD

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In the term cryopexy, the suffix means

A. repair. B. cold. C. fixation. D. hold in place. E. suture.

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