A pathogen that is made of protein, is very small, and has no nucleic acid is a(n) ________.

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


prion

A prion is a very small, infectious particle made of protein that has no nucleic acid.

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a. Hypotonia, ataxia, and incoordination b. Hemianesthesia, sensory ataxia, and excruciating pain c. Excessive fat deposition and underdeveloped genitalia d. Excessive urine production and thirst

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The Surgery section of the CPT code book is divided into subsections by:

A) type of procedure. B) body system/anatomic area. C) disease or condition. D) place of service.

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Which of the following is an indicator of weaning failure?

A. decreasing VD/VT B. increasing MIP C. increasing f/VT D. decreasing f

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Which of the following postures indicate injury to the brainstem?

A) Decorticate posturing B) Decerebellar posturing C) Decelerated posturing D) Decerebrate posturing

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