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Which blood test is performed to measure the level of glucose after the patient has NOT eaten for at least 12 hours?
 
  A) fasting blood sugar
  B) cortisol level
  C) glucose tolerance test
  D) glucose self-testing

Question 2

The ________ contains the trachea, esophagus, heart, and related structures.
 
  A) cranial cavity
  B) thoracic cavity
  C) abdominal cavity
  D) pelvic cavity



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Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct A fasting blood sugar is performed after fasting (not eating for 12 hours).
B) A cortisol level does not require a fasting test.
C) A glucose tolerance test does not require fasting.
D) Glucose self-testing is done throughout the day and does not require fasting.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) These are not in the cranial cavity.
B) Correct
C) These are not in the abdominal cavity.
D) These are not in the pelvic cavity.



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