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sammy

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The sternum is the shoulder blade.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Select the correct medical term for the process of measuring oxygen in the blood.
 
  A) spirometer
  B) oximeter
  C) oximetry
  D) spirometry



Jody Vaughn

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Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: Two answers can be eliminated because of the suffix -meter, which is a measuring tool. Of the other two, ox/i means oxygen, and spir/o, breathe.



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