A(n) ________, such as the chemical on a blood glucose monitoring strip, is formulated to react in specific ways when exposed to specific conditions. 

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


reagent
A reagent is a chemical, such as the one on a blood glucose monitoring strip, that is formulated to react in specific ways when exposed to specific conditions.

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You are evaluating a new OEC instructor who is teaching a class on displaced humerus fractures. Which of the following statements by the instructor would require your correction?

a. "Gentle longitudinal tension should be applied down from the shoulder in line with the normal axis of the humerus while the upper arm lies along the side of the patient's body." b. "The patient's forearm should be placed with the elbow at a 90-degree angle and in contact with the patient's abdomen." c. "The fracture should be reduced to achieve better pain control and packaging." d. "The splint should be long enough to reach the distal palm crease, which immobilizes the wrist."

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Which of the following is/are considered to be acellular tissue?

a. Bone b. Fat c. Muscle d. Hair and nails

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What hormone is responsible for the development of breast tissue and stimulates the production of milk after childbirth?

a. Adrenocorticotropic hormone b. Prolactin c. Somatotropin d. Oxytocin

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Which of the following shunts compose true shunts?

a. anatomic and relative c. capillary and relative b. anatomic and deadspace d. anatomic and capillary

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