A(n) ________ puncture is a superficial puncture of the skin with a sharp point, releasing a smaller amount of blood than venipuncture. 

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


capillary
A capillary puncture is a superficial puncture of the skin, usually on the middle or ring finger of the non-dominant hand.

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The _____ is a serous membrane in the abdominopelvic cavity

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Which of the following stakeholders are considered to be at the head of the list?

A. employers B. health care practitioners C. insurance companies D. the public E. the government

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Which wave appears after the T wave?

A) S wave B) U wave C) P wave D) W wave

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Name two skin pigments that determine skin color

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