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The total disappearance of a disease or ailment can be described as what?
Complete Response. In oncology, complete response is also known as complete remission.
Which body organ are hepatocyte cells from?
Liver. Hepatocyte cells help remove toxins from the blood.
What proportion of people living with chronic viral hepatitis are aware that they are infected?
Less Than 5%. Worldwide, approximately 240 million people have chronic hepatitis B infection and 80 million people have chronic hepatitis C infection
What are the main functions of the spinal cord?
Conduct Impulses And Reflexes. The brain and the spinal cord make up the central nervous system.
What element can be used as an antidote for arsenic poisoning?
Se. Selenium (SE) and arsenic can be used to cure the toxic effects of each other.
Into what type of vacuum tube would a phlebotomist draw a specimen to be used for a CBC?
Edta. Edta offers protection for blood cell especially for protecting the blood platelet,
Where is the foramen magnum located?
In The Skull. The foramen magnum is a large opening in the base of the cranium through which the medula oblongata enters the skull.
Thrombocytes are also known as?
Platelets. Platelets, small cells that do not contain DNA in their nucleus, have a lifespan of between eight and 12 days.
What days are the worst for exercising in the city with regard to ozone emissions?
Sunny Windless Afternoons. It is best to avoid exercise in the city during sunny windless afternoons because car emissions create toxic ozone.
What is the second stage of the Atkins Diet?
Ketosis. In 2005, the Atkins Nutritional company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
What medical term refers to increased fluid?
Edema. Edema is an abnormal accumulation of liquid under the skin or in one or more body cavities.
On which soap opera did actress Jeanne Cooper have a real facelift?
Young And The Restless. On "The Young and the Restless", the character Catherine Chancellor had a facelift which was actual footage of a facelift done on her portrayer, Jeanne Cooper.
What is the leading cause of blindness among older adults in the United States?
Cataracts. Cataracts mostly affect distance vision and give problems with glare.
How fast does human hair grow?
About Half An Inch A Month. The primary component of hair fiber is the protein known as keratin.
What type of cancer is most common in women?
Breast. Breast cancer is the leading cancer for all women in the U.S., followed by lung cancer and colorectal cancer among white women.
As of 2017, what is the most common noncommunicable disease among children worldwide?
Asthma. Asthma is a chronic disease of the air passages of the lungs which inflames and narrows them, causing breathlessness and wheezing.
What is the leading cause of scurvy?
Vitamin C Deficiency. Vitamin C is also known as "ascorbic acid".
At least how long should the warm-up in your physical training session last?
Ten To Fifteen Minutes. A 10-15 minute cool-down should follow a workout.
What is the chemical name for salt?
Sodium Chloride. Sodium chloride, which is also known as Common Salt, occurs in nature in cubic crystals of rock salt.
"Condition in which person will not eat, lack of appetite" best fits which medical term?
Anorexia. Anorexia is an eating disorder which causes an individual to try to maintain a low body weight.
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