A ____ is a rule of conduct established and enforced by an authority or governing body, such as the federal government.  

A.  principle
B.  law
C.  tort
D.  policy
E.  contract


B.  law
A law is defined as a rule of conduct or action prescribed or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority, such as local, state, and federal governments.

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There are many types of sensory receptors, starting from the very simple nerves that receive pain to very complex receptors, including those in the ______ of the eye, which collects all the input necessary for sight

a. retina b. iris c. pupil d. lashes

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The articulating surfaces of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar facet joints are approximately and respectively oriented in the

a. diagonal, frontal, and sagittal planes. b. frontal, horizontal, and sagittal planes. c. sagittal, horizontal, and frontal planes. d. diagonal, sagittal, and frontal planes.

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A 45-year-old man is alert and oriented, complaining of chest pain. He describes a two-day history of worsening pain, described as a burning sensation below his left breast that radiates across his chest. He states that the pain seems to get better right after eating, but then worsens again. Medical history includes myocardial infarction, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. His medications include

Inderal, Vasotech, Glucotrol, and Lopid. Physical examination reveals cool, dry skin; clear lungs; and no JVD or peripheral edema. HR = 102, BP = 132/86, RR = 12, SaO2 = 98%. The patient is on oxygen by nasal cannula at 4 liters per minute. Which of the following should be done next? A) Give 81 mg aspirin by mouth. B) Start precautionary IV of normal saline and transport. C) Give 0.4 mg nitroglycerin sublingually. D) Do a 12-lead ECG.

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Describe the function of the testes of the male reproductive system.

What will be an ideal response?

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