Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart is known as ________
A) valvulitis
B) pericarditis
C) mitral stenosis
D) phlebitis
B
Explanation: A) This is inflammation of a valve, not a membrane.
B) Correct! Peri- means "around," and -itis means "inflammation of."
C) This does not involve inflammation.
D) This is inflammation of a vein, not a membrane.
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A) coordination is lower. B) circulation is reduced. C) disks are full of fluid. D) core muscles are stiff.
A medical term that means condition of red or flushed skin is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a. Abdominal pain, colitis, crystalluria, and phototoxicity b. Discolored teeth and retarded bone growth in fetus or young children c. Blood dyscrasias and hepatic toxicity with jaundice d. Lower extremity numbness and weakness
The cue "watch the hips" is a helpful cue when teaching
A. fleeing. B. dodging. C. chasing. D. only chasing and dodging.