The hepatic duct merges with the cystic duct from the gallbladder to form the ________ duct, which delivers bile to the duodenum.

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


common bile

The cystic and hepatic ducts combine to form the common bile duct.

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A three-year-old-has stuck a crayon in his nose. Assessment reveals the crayon to be deeply embedded in the right nostril with some irritation and swelling noted. His vital signs are: pulse 124, respiration 20, and SpO2 100 percent. Which of the following would be MOST appropriate when caring for this child?

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Bacteria and viruses are destroyed by white blood cells called ________.

A. neutrophils B. eosinophils C. lymphocytes D. erythrocytes E. basophils

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A rod-shaped bacterium is called a(n) ____________________.

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

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