A disease of the arteries in which cholesterol-containing masses accumulate on the inside of arterial walls is called ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


atherosclerosis

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Individuals who are engaged in repetitive hand movements such as typing or playing the piano may suffer wrist pain, especially during palmar flexion. All of the following are true concerning this condition except that it

A) is called carpal tunnel syndrome. B) results from inflammation of the synovial tendon sheaths. C) never causes muscle weakness. D) results from inflammation of the carpal retinacula. E) irritates the median nerve.

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The external genitals of the female are known collectively as the __________.

A) mons pubis B) labia C) vagina D) vulva E) ectometrium

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Water is an example of a compound. 

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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People with diabetes mellitus have polyuria because they ________.

A. drink a lot of water B. have inadequate amounts of aldosterone C. have greater oncotic pressure in the kidney tubules D. have inadequate amounts of ADH

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