The term "hyphema" is defined as:
A. an acute rupture of the globe of the eye.
B. inflammation of the iris, cornea, and lens.
C. compression of one or both optic nerves.
D. blood in the anterior chamber of the eye.
Answer: D. blood in the anterior chamber of the eye.
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Which of the following statements about spontaneous heating is MOST accurate?
A. The process can be accelerated by an external heat source. B. The heat must be able to dissipate as fast as it is generated. C. Air supply around the material must be nearly nonexistent to support combustion. D. It occurs when a material increases in temperature with the addition of external heat.
Match each prefix with the correct meaning.
A. dys- B. mal- C. brady- D. anti- E. de- F. hypo- G. poly- H. a-, an- I. hyper- J. tachy- K. L.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word