The chronic form of PEM, ________, results from long-term protein energy deficits

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


marasmus

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a. Extreme weakness, malaise, syncope, and jaundice b. Extreme weakness, syncope, loss of bowel and bladder control, and malaise c. Syncope, loss of bowel and bladder control, confusion, stiff neck and headache d. Extreme weakness, confusion, syncope, stiff neck and headache

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How much pressure must be applied to maintain equilibrium between liquid and gaseous oxygen at its critical temperature?

a. 1 atm c. 43.9 atm b. 37 atm d. 49.7 atm

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If you see an advertisement in the newspaper, that ad satisfies the consideration element for forming a contract

a. True b. False

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Carla was putting away a shipment of laboratory chemicals when she noticed that a bottle of formaldehyde was leaking. The liquid ran down her arm while she was taking the bottle to the laboratory sink. Almost immediately, her arm became red and irritated. She asks you what she should do. If you are not familiar with the emergency first aid steps for a formaldehyde exposure, what is the first thing you should do? 

A. Use a lab towel to wipe her arm dry B. Consult the MSDS to find appropriate first aid measures for formaldehyde C. Tell Carla to take the rest of the day off and rest her arm D. Send Carla to the Emergency Room at the nearest hospital E. Pour alcohol over her arm to relieve the irritation

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