At the back of the mouth in the oropharynx are two masses of lymphatic tissue called ________ tonsils that protect the area from bacteria and viruses. 

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


palatine
The palatine tonsils protect the back of the mouth from bacteria and viruses.

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A) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act B) Affordable Care Act C) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act D) Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Ac

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___________ connotes an initial visit between the patient and physician

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

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The use of replacement medications for the treatment of addictions is known as _____

a. medication management b. narcosynthesis c. pharmacotherapy d. medication therapy

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