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kfurse

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Paralysis on one side of the body is called:
 
  A) hemiplegia
  B) lethargy
  C) palsy
  D) hemiparesis

Question 2

A ________ is the narrowing of a passageway in the urinary system.
 
  A) stricture
  B) catheter
  C) nephrolith
  D) calculus


matt

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

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Explanation: Hemiplegia is paralysis on one side of the body. Lethargy is abnormal drowsiness. Palsy is temporary or permanent loss of function or voluntary movement. Hemiparesis is weakness on one side of the body.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: A stricture is the narrowing of a passageway. A catheter is a flexible tube inserted into the body. Nephrolith is a kidney stone. A calculus is a stone formed within an organ by an accumulation of mineral salts.


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