List four characteristics of symptoms that may indicate that a physician's advice is needed. List five types of emergencies that require urgent help and a trip to the nearest emergency room.

What will be an ideal response?


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Most bitter organic compounds can be tasted at high concentrations

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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A suffix that means hardening is ________.

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

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High levels of cardiorespiratory fitness aid in

A. listening to music. B. eating breakfast. C. watching television. D. participating in sport and outdoor recreation.

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