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mckennatimberlake

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Inflammation of the throat is called ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Which term means suffocation?
 
  a. purulent
  b. aspirate
  c. rales
  d. asphyxiation


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

pharyngitis

Answer to Question 2

d
Explanation:
a. purulent: means containing pus
b. aspirate: to inhale fluid or foreign objects into the airways
c. rales: abnormal crackling sounds made during inhalation
d. asphyxiation: correct


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