A patient who has dived into a shallow pool and hit his head on the bottom is MOST likely to have which of the following types of injuries?

A) Cervical hyperextension
B) Cervical hyperflexion
C) Axial distraction
D) Axial loading


D

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In which cancer does the patient experience jaundice?

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