The medical word emesis means ________

A) "loose stools"
B) "difficulty swallowing"
C) "vomiting"
D) "excessive gas"


C
Explanation: A) Diarrhea is loose stools.
B) Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing.
C) Correct!
D) Flatus is gas.

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Which one of the following does not describe distress?

a. a response to your body as you adapt to stressors c. a negative stress b. increases risk for some chronic diseases d. produces a negative physical response, like a headache

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

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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