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cartlidgeashley

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The medical term for swelling of the optic disk is:
 
  A) pallidotomy.
  B) papilledema.
  C) paresis.
  D) paresthesia.

Question 2

The blood exits from the left ventricle through the ________ valve.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) Pallidotomy is surgical destruction of the globus pallidus of the brain.
B) Correct.
C) Paresis is weakness or slight paralysis.
D) Paresthesia is abnormal numbness, prickling, or tingling.

Answer to Question 2

aortic or semilunar





 

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