What term describes swollen, twisted veins in the distal end of the esophagus?

A) portal hypertension
B) aneurysm
C) esophageal varices


C

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A) ACS B) BCC C) DNA D) SCC

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Which of the following often occurs after a change in sexual partners?

A. bacterial vaginosis B. pubic lice C. pediculosis D. condyloma

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Two immunoglobulin classes that have a J chain are

a. IgA and IgM b. IgM and IgG c. IgG and IgD d. IgD and IgE e. IgE and IgA

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Of the following, who has a body fat percentage outside the range generally considered healthy?

A. Clarke, a male college soccer player, with 19 percent body fat B. Caroline, a travel agent, with 24 percent body fat C. Richard, a dentist, with 26 percent body fat D. Abbey, a female college gymnast, with 22 percent body fat

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