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The patient, in a coma for a long time, developed ________ ; extremities that become progressively flexed and drawn into a position where it becomes nearly immovable.
 
  A) contractures
  B) contusions
  C) constrictions
  D) contractions

Question 2

________ is the pain associated with a kidney stone.
 
  A) Stricture
  B) Micturition
  C) Uremia
  D) Renal colic



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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: A) Correct
B) This does not describe contusions.
C) This is not a medical word.
D) This does not describe contractions, which are a normal muscle activity.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: Renal colic is the pain associated with a kidney stone. A stricture is a narrowing of a passageway. Micturition is another term for urination. Uremia is the accumulation of waste products in the blood.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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