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tnt_battle

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following statements regarding gastric bypass surgery is NOT true?
 
  a. It is a treatment for obesity.
  b. A portion of the colon is bypassed.
  c. A portion of the stomach is stapled off.
  d. It is also called stomach stapling.

Question 2

Antinuclear antibody titer is elevated in:
 
  a. autoimmune conditions
  b. cancer
  c. pneumonia
  d. allergies


hanadaa

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

b
Explanation:
a. It is a treatment for obesity: a true statement
b. A portion of the colon is bypassed: correct
c. A portion of the stomach is stapled off: a true statement
d. It is also called stomach stapling: a true statement

Answer to Question 2

a
Explanation:
a. autoimmune conditions: correct
b. cancer: is not associated with elevated antinuclear antibody titer
c. pneumonia: is not associated with elevated antinuclear antibody titer
d. allergies: is not associated with elevated antinuclear antibody titer


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