Why is it important to provide UV (ultraviolet) light to captive reptiles?


UV light is necessary for the absorption of Vitamin D.

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All of the following are true about platelet storage containers except

a. Are made from nonpolyvinylchloride plastic b. Contain plasticizers that stabilize the platelet membrane c. Decrease carbon dioxide buildup d. Have high gas permeability

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Mast cell leukemia in remission is reported with code _____

a. C94.3 b. C94.30 c. C94.31 d. C94.32

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The liquid portion of the blood without its cellular elements is known as plasma

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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After several cycles of lab testing on test animals, a medication can enter clinical trials for evaluation in humans. In phase II clinical trial testing:

A) the trial is expanded to include a large sample size, usually in the thousands of individuals, and establish the overall safety and effectiveness of the drug. B) the medication is compared to other medications on the market. C) consists of the drug being tested on a small number (usually 300 or less) of people with the illness or condition the drug is designed to treat. D) researchers attempt to determine the safe dose and how the medication is both absorbed and eliminated from the body.

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