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Morsicatio buccarum is cheek chewing on the tissues in the buccal mucosa region. The habit should be discouraged. Which of the entities listed below may not be considered in a differential diagnosis?

Which of the following would not be a cause of hairy tongue?

All of the following are risk factors for non-Hodgkin lymphoma EXCEPT one. Which ONE is the EXCEPTION?

Individuals with adrenal insufficiency are at high risk for which one of the following complications?

The severe pain characteristic of a sickle cell crisis is caused by which of the following?

The pancreas is responsible for secreting insulin to regulate carbohydrate metabolism and substances that help to accomplish which one of the following?

Hormones are secreted by which of the following systems?

Candidiasis is associated with which of the following etiologies?

After reading the assigned readings, respond to the following: 1.  One of the themes of Walker’s “Everyday Use” is heritage, more specifically honoring heritage. Discuss, in detail by using quotes from the work, how Dee “honors” her heritage as opposed to how Maggie “honors” her heritage. Then, discuss who has a better understanding of heritage. (at least 6 sentences in length) 2. “The Chrysanthemums” speaks to gender roles and the parameters that are placed on the women of this time. Discuss the symbols of the chrysanthemums and the fence and how they reflect these limitations. Include the experience of Elisa to reflect this. (at least 6 sentences in length)  

What is pneumonia?