What type of lung cancer usually is seen as a central lesion that may obstruct airways and lead to atelectasis?
a. Adenocarcinoma
b. Squamous cell
c. Large cell
d. Bronchogenic carcinoma
ANS: B
Squamous cell carcinoma and small-cell carcinoma are more likely to grow in a central location than other cell types.
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A. normalize the patient's blood pressure. B. normalize the patient's pulse rate. C. normalize the patient's temperature. D. normalize the patient's blood glucose level.
When Patti and Peter Adler studied a big-time intercollegiate men's basketball team, they discovered that team members gradually
A. experienced a form of burnout that ended most of their careers. B. developed a strong dislike of their coaches and fellow team members. C. viewed the world almost exclusively in terms of their identities as athletes. D. became so engulfed in their course work that they ignored their social lives.
Calcium chloride is added to activate the intrinsic pathway.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Inflammation of the membrane lining the abdominal and pelvic cavities as well as some organs in this area is known as the _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word