Spina bifida is a congenital anomaly that affects which bone?

A) femur
B) hip
C) skull
D) vertebrae


D) vertebrae
Spina bifida is a congenital anomaly that occurs when a vertebra fails to fully form
around the spinal cord.

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Audiometry is a test of hearing ability

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following disorders is characterized by exaggerated feelings of persecution?

A) paranoid personality B) narcissistic personality C) antisocial personality D) posttraumatic stress

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A ________ is the narrowing of a passageway in the urinary system

A) stricture B) catheter C) nephrolith D) calculus

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