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How many classified bones are in the human skeleton?

The continuation of the ascending aorta is the

How many sections is the small intestine divided into?

The beginning of the upper respiratory tract is the

The continuation of the femoral vein is the

Which bone is classified as a non-articulating bone?

Upon inhalation, air leaving the larynx next passes through the

The dome shaped upper portion of the uterus is the

You are asked to evaluate a 42-year-old female patient who has been hospitalized for the past 5 days.  She underwent an abdominal hysterectomy and subsequently developed an infection and small bowel obstruction in the post-operative period.  She is currently receiving broad spectrum IV antibiotics and is NPO (nothing by mouth).  Additional lab test results are as follows: (Normal ranges in parentheses; abnormal results are in bold type) Admission Day #1 PT 11.8 sec (11.0-13.5) PTT 26.0 sec (25.0-35.0) Plt 248,000 (150,000-400,000) Admission Day #5 PT 16.0 sec (↑) PTT 26.0 sec Plt 252,000 Based on this information, which of the following conditions is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?

 A 7-year-old boy is brought to his pediatrician by his mother for recent fatigue and intermittent fevers over the past month. She also reports that her son has appeared much paler recently. Vital signs at today’s visit are within normal limits. Physical examination is significant for pallor, petechiae, lymphadenopathy, and hepatosplenomegaly. A complete blood count reveals anemia, thrombocytopenia, and neutropenia. A peripheral blood smear is shown (see image). Bone marrow aspiration reveals 47% lymphoblasts. Which of the following is associated with this patient’s presenting condition?