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ZELMAN HUMAN DISEASES 6th ed

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double membrane which encases the lungs   pleura  
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inflammation of the mucous membranes,mucous lining the sinus, causes pressure and pain   sinusitis  
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inflammation of the larynx   laryngitis  
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inflammation of the bronchi   bronchitis  
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viral infection of the upper respiratory system   influenza  
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accute inflammation of lungs   pneumonia  
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inflammation of the stomach   gastritis  
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inflammation of the lining of the abdominal wall   pertonitis  
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inability to absorb fat or some other food   malabsorption  
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inflammation of diverticuli   diverticulitis  
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artificial opening of the large abdominal wall   colostomy  
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dysentery   colitis  
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colecystitis   inflammation of the gallbladder  
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meter that measures movement of air in/out of the lungs   speedometer  
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trachea branches out into the   bronchi  
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nasal polyps   cancerous growths within the nose or sinus passageways  
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upper respiratory diseases   infections occurring in sunuses, nose and throat and include common infections and allergies  
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why do hay fever sufferers take allergy injections?   to desensitize them to pollen or other allergens  
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small air sacs in lungs   Alveoli  
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hay fever   seasonal allergic rhinitis-sensitivity to airborne allergens esp pollens of ragweed and grasses  
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influenza is a   viral infection  
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is there any medication that cures influenza   no  
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what is the most common sleep disorder   sleep apnea  
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in the US, 1 out of 7 people have   sinus problems  
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what is the leading cause of cancer death among men and women?   lung cancer  
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what vaccine is different every year?   influenza vaccine  
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the cause of nasal polyps is unknown   true  
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legionares disease is caused by   bacterium  
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asthma kills at least___per day   15  
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peptic ulcers   ulcers of the stomach and small intestine  
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what does a sphincter muscle at the juncture of esophogas and stomach prevent?   regurgitation  
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what is the function of esophageal sphincter?   the contol passage of food to the stomach  
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what happens with acute alcoholism? what happens to the body?   effects of alcohol include interference with digestion in the small intestine that may cause diarrhea.swell and close the pyloric valve, which is the opening between the stomach and the small intestine and cause vomiting. body organ most affected brain  
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hemmorrhoids   varicose veins in the lining of the rectum near the anus  
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what are canker sores caused by?   bacteria  
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what is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US?   cancer of colon or rectum  
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liver location   below the diaphragm in the upper right quadrant of the abdominal region  
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where does the greatest amount of digestion occur?   small intestine  
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where does the digestion of proteins begin?   stomach  
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what is bacterial infection associated with?   ulcers  
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is cancer of esophagus very uncommon   yes  
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where does the digestion of starch begin?   mouth  
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