An injury to a soft structure, especially the brain, due to a violent impact that often results in temporary loss of consciousness or memory is a
A) concussion.
B) compression.
C) contusion.
D) hematoma.
A
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A. Insulation to retain body heat B. Energy substrate for metabolism C. Padding against physical trauma D. Maintenance of normal physiological function E. Enhancement of immune responses
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Ulcer, or erosion, in the wall of the of the small intestine
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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thoracotomy : Surgical _____________ into the chest wall.
Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.
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Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is found in increased concentrations in the blood of adults who have carcinoma of the
A. esophagus B. stomach C. pancreas D. liver E. colon
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