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Alygatorr01285

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The alveoli of a patient's lungs are filled with fluid and pus secondary to pneumonia. For which of the following is the patient at risk?
 
  A) Decreased movement of air into the lungs
  B) Decreased movement of the diaphragm
  C) Decreased absorption of oxygen into the body
  D) Collapse of the trachea and bronchi

Question 2

The pain associated with skeletal fractures is transmitted by nerves in the:
 
  A) epiphysis.
  B) yellow bone marrow.
  C) osteoclasts.
  D) periosteum.
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Smiles0805

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


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