The first bowel movement a newborn baby has is called:


Answer: Merconium

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?Internationally-recognized pharmacologist Candace Pert believed that the mind and the body are linked by the _____.

A. ?neck
B. ?frontal lobes
C. ?limbic system
D. ?emotions
E. ?senses

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How much do vertical jumps of young children differ from those of highly trained adult athletes?

What will be an ideal response?

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Read this excerpt from a patient's health record:Past Medical History: Recent treatment for chlamydia vulvovaginitis. Menarche at 13 years of age. LMP 1 week ago.Past Surgical History: None.Social History: High-risk sexual behavior. Sexually active with multiple partners, inconsistent use of protection via condoms with her partners. 1-pack-per-day smoker.Family History: NoncontributoryWhich of the following statements is NOT true about this patient's medical history?

A. Her last menstrual period was 7 days ago. B. She has not yet been treated for her STD. C. She was recently treated for inflammation of the vulva and vagina. D. Her family's medical history is not related to this specific problem. E. She had her first menstrual cycle at age 13.

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