Decimal fractions, or decimals, are used within which of the following systems?
A) Avoirdupois
B) Household
C) Metric
D) Apothecary
C) Metric
Decimal fractions, or decimals, are used within the metric system. Each decimal fraction has a denominator of 10 or a multiple of 10. The metric system is also based on the number 10 or multiples of 10.
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a. Automaticity b. Autoregulation c. Bohr equation d. Frank-Starling's law
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Which is NOT an Internal Fixation Device?
A) Bone screw B) Delta frame C) Kirschner wire D) Neutralization plate
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).