The contracting and relaxing of muscles that works food through the body in a wavelike action is called:

A) dystrophy
B) controlled spasms
C) hiccoughing
D) peristalsis


D

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The American Health Information Management Association awards the:

A) National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) certificate. B) Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certificate. C) Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CMBS) certificate. D) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certificate.

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Pick the correct statement as it relates to hemoglobin and acid-base buffering

a. Deoxygenated hemoglobin acts as an acid at the tissue level. b. Deoxygenated hemoglobin is a fairly strong base. c. Hemoglobin contributes more H+ in the face of increased histidine. d. In an alkaline environment, hemoglobin becomes an ineffective base.

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Simplify the following.a. 5 + 2 - 3 =b. -7 + (-3) - 2 =c. 8 - 4 - 2 =d. 3 - (-5) + 4 =

What will be an ideal response?

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Suppuration is the internal buildup of ________.

A. a blood clot B. scar tissue C. exudate D. pus formation

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