Bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract proximal to the ligament of Treitz is considered to be in the:

A) small intestine.
B) lower GI tract.
C) upper GI tract.
D) colon.


C

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The various types of musculoskeletal injuries:

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