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Here is what you need to study for the Med.Basic Test

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Etymology is the study of the origin of words.   show
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The bottom sublayer of the epidermis is the stratum germinativum.   show
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The epidermis is the outer layer of skin and consists mainly of fatty tissue.   show
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An erosion is usually deeper than an ulcer.   show
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Scale is a type of primary lesion.   show
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Pruritus is only present in fungal rashes.   show
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Athlete's foot is caused by a viral infection   show
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Leukoplakia is thickened white patches of epithelium.   show
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Burns are only caused by exposure to heat.   show
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Rosacea is caused by the German measles.   show
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A heterograft is the use of skin from one's own body.   show
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When bone tissue dies,it is absorbed by osteocytes,or bone phagocytes.   show
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Bone marrow is important in the creation of red blood cells.   show
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The sphenoid sinus can be found below and in front of the nose.   show
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A compound fracture is a break in a bone with an open wound.   show
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Pain that is felt in limbs that have either been paralyzed or amputated are known as phantom pains.   show
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Sonography uses sound waves in imaging.   show
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Pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood.   show
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Phlebography is the x-ray of an artery.   show
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Endocarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium.   show
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Cilia in the nasal cavity filter out foreign bodies.   show
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Each lung has a topmost section known as the apex,a middle section known as the hilum or hilus, and a lower section called the base.   show
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Strips of epithelial tissue that vibrate and play a major role in the production of sound are the vocal cords.   show
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The basic element of the nervous system is a nerve cell,or neuron.   show
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A disruption in the normal blood supply to the brain can lead to a stroke.   show
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A lobotomy is a severing of nerves in the frontal lobe, and used to be considered the best way to treat mental illness.   show
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show d.all of the above  
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Tendons are type of:a.epithelial tissue b.connective tissue c.muscle tissue d.nervous tissue   show
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show d. both b and c  
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Alopecia may result from:a.chemotherapy b.heredity c.disease d.all of the above   show
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show b.secrete outward  
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A test for tuberculosis is the:a.Schick test b.patch test c.Mantoux test d.scratch test   show
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A type of secondary lesion is a(n):a.nodule b.crust c.tumor d.wheal   show
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show a.ecchymosis  
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show b.rubella  
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show b.varicella  
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show c.rosacea  
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show d.all of the above  
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The overproduction of sebum can cause:a.seborrhea b.burns c.lupus d.vitiligo   show
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A graft that uses skin from one's own body is a(n): a.autograft b.allograft c.heterograft d.xenograft   show
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show c.bone marrow  
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show a.lumbar vertebrae  
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The bones of the extremities include the:a.femurb.tibiac.patellad.all of the above   show
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The mandible is a bone that forms the:a.top of the skullb.jawc.hipd.shoulder   show
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Muscles include:a.synarthrosesb.amphiarthrosesc.diarthrosesd.none of the above   show
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A type of bone operation is a(n)a.arthrographyb.electromyogramc.osteoplasyd.subluxation   show
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Compression fractures usually occur in the:a.handb.footc.spined.hip   show
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show d.all of the above  
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show b.heart attack  
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Fatty substances are also known as:a.lipidsb.enzymesc.beta blockersd.proteins   show
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Diuretics are used to treat:a.hypertensionb.hypotensionc.edemad. both a and c   show
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The point at which the trachea divides is known as the:a.middle lobeb.mediastinumc.alveolusd.bronchus   show
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Most of the thoracic cavity is occupied by the:a.pleurab.diaphragmc.lungsd.hilum   show
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show b.percussion  
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show c.singultus  
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Abnormally fast breathing is:a.bradypneab.tachypneac.hyperpnead.apnea   show
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Asthma can be caused by:a.anxietyb.allergyc.infectiond.all of the above   show
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show a.alveoli  
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show d.all of the above  
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show a.excite brain activity  
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A type of neuroglia that is a phagocyte is a(n):a.oligodendrogliab.microgliac.astrogliad.astrocyte   show
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show d.all of the above  
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show b.paralysis  
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The outer covering of the heart is the:a.pericardium b.endocarditis c.cardiomyopathy d.epicardium   show
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