Define tetanus
What will be an ideal response?
Acute bacterial infection causing muscle stiffness and rigidity; often called lockjaw.
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A. Ectoderm B. Endoderm C. Mesoderm D. Neural crest E. Gastric tube
A male patient complains of physical weakness and fatigue. A blood test shows his hematocrit to be 30%. Which of the following diagnoses is the least likely to explain his symptoms?
A. internal bleeding B. dietary iron deficiency C. dietary vitamin B12 deficiency D. lung disease E. kidney disease
Shoulder and hip joints are examples of which type of synovial joint?
A: pivot B: hinge C: planar D: ball and socket E: saddle
Which region of the digestive tract moves material by peristalsis, haustral churning, and mass movement?
A. Pharynx B. Stomach C. Esophagus D. Large intestine E. Small intestine