Surgical removal of the spleen is referred to as a ________.

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


splenectomy

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a. myasthenia gravis
b. muscular dystrophy
c. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
d. tetanus

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Discuss how botulinum toxin can be used beneficially

What will be an ideal response?

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A fracture in which the bone is broken into three or more pieces is called a ________ fracture.

A. compound B. linear C. greenstick D. Pott E. comminuted

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The posterior pituitary

A. is controlled by releasing hormones produced in the hypothalamus. B. stores lipotropins. C. has a direct connection with neurons of the hypothalamus. D. is not related to fluid balance in the body. E. produces hormones that regulate other endocrine glands.

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