A(n) ____________________ is caused by an embolus lodging in the vessel and occluding (or partially occluding) the arterial supply to an extremity.

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


acute arterial occlusion

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Which level of the cervical vertebrae is most critical to evaluate on a trauma cross-table c-spine?

C7-T1 C6-7 C1-2 C4-5

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Goblet cells in the digestive tract secrete __________.?

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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