The least common but most serious illness caused by heat exposure, occurring when the body is subjected to more heat than it can handle and normal mechanisms for getting rid of the excess heat are overwhelmed, is:
a. hyperthermia
b. heat cramps
c. heat exhaustion
d. heatstroke
Answer: d. heatstroke
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
On the figure of the femur, the ________ cavity is indicated by the letter C.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The section of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) related to maintaining medication and inventory control systems comprises ____________________ percent of the exam
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word