Muscle fibers in ________ smooth muscle not only respond to neurotransmitters, but also stimulate each other to contract and produce peristalsis.

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


visceral

Visceral smooth muscle produces peristalsis.

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Slight positioning adjustments may be necessary in order to accommodate body ____________ and pathological conditions, impacting the size, shape, or location of anatomic organs and bony structures.

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

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The second character of an ICD-10-PCS code describes the _____ involved in the procedure.

A. technique B. root operation C. body system D. devices

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Within one second after initiating a forced vital capacity (FVC) maneuver, a patient with normal lungs should be able exhale what percent of the FVC?

A. 35-50% of the FVC B. 50-70% of the FVC C. 70-83% of the FVC D. 84-93% of the FVC

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Pinworms and tapeworms rarely cause clinical diseases in mice

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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