In the nasopharynx, just above the palatine tonsils, are two masses of lymphatic tissue called the pharyngeal tonsils, or ________, that protect the area from bacteria and viruses.

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


adenoids

The adenoids, or pharyngeal tonsils, protect the nasopharyngeal area from bacteria and viruses.

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Diaphoresis exhibited in a patient actively having an MI is due to:

A) sympathetic response. B) parasympathetic response. C) increased metabolism. D) increased myocardial demand.

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The posterior lead that goes just to the left of the spine in the 5th intercostal space is:

A) V9 B) V8 C) V7 D) V10

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The patient is responsible for payment when a claim is denied in all of the following cases EXCEPT when:

services were for treatment of an excluded preexisting condition. services were provided after coverage was canceled. services were provided that were not preauthorized. services were provided before coverage was in effect.

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