A __________________ is a surgery to prevent bloating and twisting of the stomach because it surgically stabilizes the stomach to the abdominal wall

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


gastropexy

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is NOT a sign of presumptive death?

A) Decapitation B) Rigor mortis C) Witnessed arrest D) Dependent lividity

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Which form of pointing device, common on laptops, consists of a small, flat device sensitive to touch? 

A. mouse B. trackball C. touch pad D. scanner

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Which congenital defect has four components and is characterized by cyanosis causing appearance of "blue babies"?

a. coarctation of the aorta b. patent ductus arteriosus c. ventricular septal defect d. tetralogy of Fallot

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