Asher reads the label on the cream he is using to treat his itchy rash and notices that it contains benzocaine. What is the action of benzocaine?

a.  It suppresses inflammation.
b.  It kills viruses and bacteria.
c.  It dries the skin.
d.  It is a local anesthetic.


d.  It is a local anesthetic.

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Jane comes home from school each day to an empty house and does her homework, makes her own dinner and goes out when and where she wants to. Her mother may or may not be around each day. What style of parenting is this?

A) neglectful B) authoritarian C) indulgent D) authoritative

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The suffix in the term amniocentesis means

A. excision B. amnion C. incision D. puncture E. membrane

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It is desirable to fit the athlete's shoe at the end of the day to accommodate the gradual increase in foot volume that occurs during weight-bearing.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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