The muscular "door" between the esophagus and stomach is called the_____

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


lower esophageal sphincter (cardiac sphincter)

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Specific clinical duties for the medical assistant depend on the scope of practice in the state in which the medical assistant is employed

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A drug's ________ is the location where it will exert its desired effect

a. mechanism of action b. receptor site c. site of action d. receptor complex

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Benchmarking of HTA organizations should be linked with

a. cost effectiveness of medical technology b. coordination of HTA efforts across various organizations c. standardization of HTA methods d. evaluation of economic worth

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Why are pressure-supported breaths considered spontaneous?

What will be an ideal response?

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