The term ____________________ describes an abnormal, white lesion that develops on the tongue or the inside of the cheek.?

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


leukoplakia

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Your friend Lyn has been prescribed an antibiotic for a sinus infection. She is concerned that the antibiotic will kill off the "good" bacteria in her gut and has not even started taking it, despite being very uncomfortable from the infection. What probiotic yeast could she take to prevent the diarrhea that is sometimes associated with antibiotic use?

A) bifidobacterium B) akkermansia muciniphila C) lactobacillus D) saccharomyces boulardii

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Which of the following would be included in a medical history?

a. Discussing laboratory and x-ray results with the patient b. Performing a diagnostic test such as an EKG/ECG c. Interviewing the patient about his family medical profile, medical symptoms, surgeries, injuries and treatments d. Asking the patient to describe his goals for weight loss and cholesterol control.

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Receptors in the tendon that trigger your muscle to relax are called

A) Golgi tendon organs. B) patellar tendons. C) stretch receptors. D) muscle spindles.

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