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jparksx

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A chronic, progressive inflammation and eventual irreversible degeneration of the liver with nodules and scarring is called peritonitis.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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DJD is also known as ________.
 
  A) osteoporosis
  B) osteoma
  C) osteoarthritis
  D) osteomyelitis


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

FALSE
Explanation: Peritonitis affects the peritoneum, not the liver. This describes cirrhosis.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Osteoporosis is not known as degenerative joint disease (DJD).
B) Osteoma is not known as degenerative joint disease (DJD).
C) Correct Degenerative joint disease (DJD) is also known as osteoarthritis.
D) Osteomyelitis is not known as degenerative joint disease (DJD).


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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