Mrs. Laurenz learned during her appointment that she would be scheduled for a C-section. She is in her 36th week of pregnancy. Explain to her what happens during a C-section
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A caesarean section, or C-section, may be performed in order to remove the fetus and placenta. A C-section is a surgical procedure in which an incision is made through the abdominal and uterine walls in order to remove the fetus and placenta. C-sections may be necessary in cases of a breech birth (buttocks first), or after a previous C-section.
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a. ossicles b. semicircular canals c. vestibule d. both B and C above
Define anemia, and explain how it is the same or different from hypoxemia. Give examples of three different types of anemia and a brief synopsis of each kind. Is sickle cell disease a true anemia? Explain your answer. When sickle cell disease is fatal, what is the cause of death?
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Your dog has just consumed a large pat of butter. Most of the nutrients in the butter will be absorbed in the form of
A) amino acids B) sugars C) glycerol and free fatty acids D) nucleotides
What does the combining form alveol/o mean?
A. Air B. Blue C. Alveolus D. Lung