The term ischemia is defined as

a. yellowish, fatty plaque.
b. tissue death.
c. deficiency of blood supply.
d. abnormal heart sound.


c. deficiency of blood supply

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because A) complement C3 is consumed in the specimen. B) complement is bound and is unavailable to lyse sensitized red blood cells. C) it precipitates complement proteins. D) complement C5–9 are consumed in the specimen. E) complement is activated and it lyses red blood cells.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Biological pollutants include dust mites and animal dander. 2. Biological pollutants are often found in bathrooms, damp basements, and humidifiers. 3. Quick starts and speeding when driving a car help reduce fuel usage. 4. Houseplants can help reduce concentrations of indoor air pollutants. 5. CFLs use 75% less energy than traditional light bulbs.

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Diagnosis is related to the measurement strategy of classification

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The term that means resembling a gland is:

a. Adenical b. Adenal c. Adenoid d. Mucoid

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