The purpose of the _____________ system is to break down food for the body to absorb nutrients and to eliminate any resulting waste product.

What will be an ideal response?


digestive Digestion begins in the mouth.

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The surgeon repairs a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. CPT Code: 35092

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following BEST supports "established Pertinent past, family, social history"?

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