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ghost!

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The small amount of blood coming from the uterus following childbirth is called colostrum.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Hearing loss associated with old age is known as ________.
 
  A) tinnitus
  B) otalgia
  C) otosclerosis
  D) presbycusis


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

FALSE
Explanation: The blood is called lochia. Colostrum is the first milk.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Tinnitus is ringing in the ears, not hearing loss.
B) Otalgia is ear pain, not hearing loss.
C) Otosclerosis causes hearing loss at any age.
D) Correct Presby/o- means old age and acous/o- means hearing; sound.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
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