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waynest

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The center of the concave border of the kidney opens to a notch called the pelvis.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Occult blood refers to bleeding that is:
 
  A) apparent.
  B) not visible.
  C) bright red.
  D) profuse.



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Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Explanation: The notch is called the hilum.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Occult blood is not readily apparent.
B) Correct. Occult blood cannot be seen by the naked eye.
C) Occult blood need not be bright red.
D) Occult blood need not result from profuse bleeding.



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