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natalie2426

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A diagnostic procedure that uses radioactive substances to create images is called positron emission tomography.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

When blood flow is restricted to a protruding organ, it is called a(n):
 
  A) inguinal hernia
  B) umbilical hernia
  C) hiatal hernia
  D) strangulated hernia


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

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: The other choices could be eliminated, as they all indicate a body region to clarify the location of the hernia.


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