A fatal complication of a thrombus is an _____, or clot that travels to vital organs such as the lungs

Fill in the blank with the right word.


Answer: emboli

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Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is the term used to describe all lymphomas other than Hodgkin's lymphoma

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which statement about parasitic worms is incorrect?

a. They can be round or flat and flourish in the intestines. b. At any given time, about 20% to 30% of American children are infected with pinworms. c. Even without treatment, most cases of pinworm disappear within about a month. d. The fluke is a parasitic worm transmitted by oral–anal contact.

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Emotional response patterns are stored in the brain and other cells throughout the body, all of which communicate with each other

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The immediate treatment for hyperventilation consists of increasing the rate of carbon dioxide loss.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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