This is an ischemic condition that has developed a secondary pus-producing infection.
A) psoriasis
B) wet gangrene
C) furuncle
D) dry gangrene
B) wet gangrene
Wet gangrene is when gangrene has developed a secondary pus-producing
infection. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition consisting of papules forming "silvery
scale" patches with circular borders. Furuncle is an infected hair follicle. Dry gangrene is the late
stages of gangrene characterized by the affected area becoming dried, blackened, and shriveled;
it is referred to as mummified.
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a. red cells–transporting oxygen b. leukocytes–protect the body from invasion c. plasma–tissue repair d. platelets–control bleeding
The term medial means:
A) to the left or right of the midline. B) remote from the surface. C) toward the midline or center of the body. D) near the surface.
One reason that people who eat low-fat food and drink diet sodas still gain weight is because they ____
a. consume them as replacement of their regular meals and snacks b. consume them in concert with diet pills c. think that they can afford to add high-calorie treats to their diets d. consume them irregularly e. don't have the energy to exercise
What aspect of integrative medicine complicates attempts by patients to make an informed decision about seeking this type of care? a. Integrative medicine is too costly
b. Integrative medicine disregards the patient's lifestyle choices. c. Integrative medicine is driven by market forces. d. Integrative medicine relies too heavily on prayer. e. Integrative medicine relies too heavily on diet and exercise.