The pancreas helps maintain proper levels of blood ________.

A. Glucose
B. Estrogen
C. Testosterone
D. Insulin


Answer: A

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The doctor orders several blood tests after J.S.'s urine test was positive for glucose and ketones. What disease(s) should be ruled out in this patient? List the tests that are used to diagnose diabetes. List the symptoms of diabetes.

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The meaning of the abbreviation ED is ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Tariq and Lila have been dating since high school and plan to get married and start a family soon. Lila loves Tariq but is concerned about his smoking. Tarique has been smoking since he was 15. He has tried to quit several times but continues to smoke about one and a half packs of cigarettes a day.Which of the following strategies probably will NOT help Tariq quit smoking?

A. substituting spit tobacco for cigarettes B. calling a telephone quitline C. attending a formal smoking-cessation group D. using nicotine replacement therapy

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All of the following are signs and symptoms of a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm except:

A) pale legs. B) mottled abdominal skin. C) pain in the abdomen. D) increased pulse in the groin and foot.

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