A subcutaneous injection delivers medication into the ________.

A. joint
B. subcutaneous layer
C. muscle
D. dermis
E. epidermis


Answer: B

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A. High concentration of the marker in the blood, high volume of urine, low concentration of the marker in the urine B. High concentration of the marker in the urine, high volume of urine, low concentration of the marker in the blood C. High concentration of the marker in the urine, low volume of urine, high concentration of the marker in the blood D. High concentration of the marker in the blood, low volume of urine, high concentration of the marker in the blood

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

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The elevated ridges within the semicircular canals that support the hair cells are known as

A) ampullary crests. B) maculae. C) canals. D) vestibules. E) otoliths.

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Enzymes are often useful as diagnostic tools. How?

A) The liver releases enzymes that accumulate in the urine. B) Enzymes destroy pathogenic bacteria so blood levels of bacteria decline. C) Damaged cells release enzymes into the blood that can be detected. D) Enzymes destroy damaged cells so X-rays reveal smaller body organs.

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