A(n) __________ is a condition where viscera protrude through a weak point in the abdominopelvic cavity.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


hernia

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A) source of ions. B) electrical gradient. C) electrical insulator. D) electrical conductor.

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What are the functions of the bulbo-urethral glands?

A) Bulbo-urethral glands produce about 60 percent of the volume of semen. B) Bulbo-urethral glands produce the antibiotic protein, seminalplasmin. C) Bulbo-urethral glands produce testosterone. D) Bulbo-urethral glands produce inhibin. E) Bulbo-urethral glands produce mucus that neutralizes acid in the urethra and lubricates the penis.

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When immobilizing a patient to a long backboard, you should take standard precautions and then:

A) ensure that the patient's head is stabilized manually. B) assess distal pulse, sensory, and motor functions. C) log roll the patient as a unit and assess his or her back. D) apply the appropriately sized cervical collar to the patient.

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In both ON and OFF visual pathways, light stimulates the release of glutamate onto bipolar cells

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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