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nmorano1

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following terms refers to having an excessive amount of hair?
 
  A) edema
  B) exophthalmos
  C) gynecomastia
  D) hirsutism

Question 2

Which abbreviation is an arrhythmia?
 
  A) MR
  B) ECC
  C) V fib
  D) MI
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: Hirsutism refers to having an excessive amount of hair. Edema refers to the condition in which the body tissues contain excessive amounts of fluid. Exophthalmos refers to bulging eyes. Gynecomastia refers to excess breast tissue in males.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: V fib stands for ventricular fibrillation, an arrhythmia. MR stands for mitral regurgitation, a pathology. MI stands for myocardial infarction, a heart attack. ECC stands for extracorporeal circulation, a therapeutic procedure.


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