Hank is getting an insulin pump. Where will it be placed?
A) just below the skin near blood vessels for easy absorption
B) by his pancreas with a direct route into the islet cells
C) next to a large artery with insulin directed into the artery
D) in a large muscle mass or large fat pad for safety
A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Select the prefix that means "small."
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A) coughing; spitting up B) measuring C) sound; voice D) breathing