Food is prevented from entering the windpipe by the ________.

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


epiglottis

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A) ethosuximide (Zarontin) B) pregabalin (Lyrica) C) phenytoin (Dilantin) D) valproic acid (Depakene, Depakote)

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Joint pain is called ____________________.

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

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Although date rape is a rarely reported crime in the community of a particular small college campus, seminars on sexual violence are offered. The focus of the seminars is on reducing one's risk for rape, as well as other forms of violence, through learning basic social skills and conflict resolution strategies.Which of the following is the most likely practical suggestion that will be made during the seminars for reducing the risk of becoming a victim of rape?

A. Carry mace or pepper spray. B. Avoid being in settings with strangers. C. Drink moderately and responsibly. D. Enroll in a self-defense course.

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Serum is identical to plasma except it does not contain which of the following substances?

A. Albumin B. Clotting proteins C. Globulin D. Waste products E. Hormones

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