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cartlidgeashley

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The medical term for swelling of the optic disk is:
 
  A) pallidotomy.
  B) papilledema.
  C) paresis.
  D) paresthesia.

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The blood exits from the left ventricle through the ________ valve.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) Pallidotomy is surgical destruction of the globus pallidus of the brain.
B) Correct.
C) Paresis is weakness or slight paralysis.
D) Paresthesia is abnormal numbness, prickling, or tingling.

Answer to Question 2

aortic or semilunar


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Reply #2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 26, 2018
No problemo


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