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theo

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Describe the abnormality in the eye that would signal to the physician that the patient has a liver disease.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

To change a singular Latin noun that ends in -us into its plural form, you change the -us to -is.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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

The sclerae would appear yellow rather than white. This condition, known as jaundice or scleral icterus, occurs when the liver is not functioning properly.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: You change the -us to -i.


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