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j.rubin

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Two of the most important conditions that can complicate drowning and near-drowning are:
 
  a. water depth and pH.
  b. undertow and turbidity.
  c. time of day and air temperature.
  d. water temperature and salinity.

Question 2

Salt water, which has a higher tonicity than body tissues, shifts fluids:
 
  a. out of the bloodstream and into the lungs.
  b. out of the bloodstream and into the esophagus.
  c. toward the duodenum.
  d. into the nasal cavity.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a




j.rubin

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


dantucker

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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