The procedure in which the vocal cords are visualized for placement of an ET tube is called direct:

A) bronchoscopy.
B) tracheostomy.
C) pharyngoscopy.
D) laryngoscopy.


Ans: D) laryngoscopy.

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In general, a large rough projection is called a(n) ________.

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

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In hyperopia,

a. the eyeball is too short or the lens is too weak. b. a near object is focused behind the retina, even with accommodation. c. a far source of light is focused ahead of the retina. d. both (a) and (b) above. e. both (a) and (c) above.

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The thymus:

(a) is the source of lymphocytes before birth and enables lymphocytes to develop into T cells (b) produces new cells and destroys the old (haematopiesis) (c) is a blood reservoir (d) defends by initiating macrophages to remove microorganisms in blood and phagocytose them

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Using the figure below, identify the labeled part.


1) Label A: ______________________________
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9) Label I: ______________________________
10) Label J: ______________________________
11) Label K: ______________________________
12) Label L: ______________________________
13) Label M: ______________________________
14) Label N: ______________________________

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