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nmorano1

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A urinometer or a refractometer is used to measure the ________ of urine.
 
  A) sediments
  B) specific gravity
  C) pH
  D) color

Question 2

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a pathological condition in which there is a loss of the myelin sheath around nerves?
 
  A) MS
  B) CVA
  C) TIA
  D) SCI



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Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) The instruments do not measure sediment in the urine.
B) Correct
C) These instruments do not measure the pH of the urine.
D) These instruments do not measure the color of the urine.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: MS stands for multiple sclerosis, a pathological condition in which there is a loss of the myelin sheath around nerves. CVA stands for cerebrovascular accident, a pathological condition in which there is a development of an infarct due to loss in the blood supply to an area of the brain. TIA stands for transient ischemic attack, a pathological condition in which there is a temporary interference with blood supply to the brain. SCI stands for spinal cord injury, damage to the spinal cord as a result of trauma.



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