The rate at which the body uses energy for basic life functions is called the ________ rate.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


basal metabolic

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1. The combining form bi/o means life. 2. The combining form gynecology means beginning. 3. The combining form he-mat means blood. 4. The combining form nephrite means nerve. 5. The combining form cardie means heart.

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Define nephrosonography

What will be an ideal response?

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Which statement is correct regarding metabolism of alcohol?

A. A small portion of ingested alcohol is not metabolized and is excreted unchanged through the breath, urine and sweat. B. Metabolism of alcohol is a one-step process and is accomplished through the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase. C. Alcohol does NOT cross the blood-brain barrier. D. The greatest proportion of absorption and metabolism occurs in the oral mucosa and this is felt as a burning sensation when you hold the alcohol in your mouth prior to swallowing it.

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The suffix in the term infection means:

A) pertaining to. B) condition. C) process. D) resemble.

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