Adverse drug effects due to mistakes in the prescription of drugs by doctors is especially prevalent in ________, who typically take more medications.

A. infants
B. children
C. older adults
D. young adults


Answer: C

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Which part of the nervous system produces voluntary movement by controlling the skeletal muscles?

A) Central nervous system B) Somatic nervous system C) Peripheral nervous system D) Autonomic nervous system

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Find and circle the answer for each definition in the word search puzzle



1. A specialist in studying the heart.
2. A localized widening of an artery.
3. An irregular heartbeat.
4. An abnormally slow heartbeat.
5. Surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery.
6. Abnormal quivering of the heart.
7. A decrease in blood pressure.
8. An area of tissue necrosis.
9. Drug that dissolves existing blood clot.
10. A blood pressure cuff.

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The suffix -cyte means "________."

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following would be an important consideration in determining one's basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

A. gender B. resting heart rate C. body mass index (BMI) D. blood pressure E. waist-to-hip ratio

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