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Multifilament sutures exhibit a characteristic called ____________, which is the capability to harbor bacteria and retain tissue fluids that can be communicated along the length of the strand. 

Posterative(__________ ____________) infection can occur at any time in the healing process but is more likely in the first week. 

The suture diameter is referred to as the ______ of the suture.

All of the following factors influence wound healing Except:

Glutaraldehyde is a high-level disinfectant. It’s commercial name is ________. Glutaraldehyde is used for devices(endoscopes) that can withstand complete immersion in liquid. 

Which of the following is used to exsanguinate the limb before the pneumatic tourniquet is applied?

________________________is used to sterilize objects that cannot tolerate the heat, moisture, and pressure of steam sterilization.

The breakdown of fatty acids produces large amount of hydrogen peroxide which can release oxygen free radicals. These destroy cells from the inside out. To prevent this the breakdown of fatty acids occurs in __________. 

Communication is a primary function of _______ tissue.

When you eat sugary foods your blood glucose levels increase. Free nerve endings in your blood monitor the levels of glucose and send signals to the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus compares the levels to normal blood glucose levels. When the levels are high the hypothalamus triggers the pancreas to release insulin, which lowers glucose levels. The hypothalamus an example of a _______ in this situation.