The medical suffix for the word "contraction" is:

A) -plegia.
B) -paresis.
C) -tonia.
D) -ptosis.


C

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A) A critical incident stress debriefing session (CISD) B) A discussion on how to reduce cumulative stress C) A gathering that allows the rescuers to vent their emotions D) Providing information about mental health programs

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Of the nonbicarbonate buffer systems, which one is the most important?

a. Hemoglobin b. Inorganic phosphates c. Organic phosphates d. Plasma proteins

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A. wall B. folding C. extension D. straight

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Which variable appears on the left side (y axis) of the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve nomogram?

a. barometric pressure b. oxygen pressure c. total oxygen content d. percentage of hemoglobin chemically bound to oxygen

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