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Sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) are the most common form of infection that affects the male reproductive system.  Syphilis if left untreated can advance to a stage 3 that presents with with condition that is not seen in the 2 previous stages of the condition.

According to the American Cancer Society as indicated in our text, which gynecological malignancy tumor is the most fatal in women?

Eustatic (global) changes in sea level might include ________.

Which of the following is a feature of a submerging shoreline?

An area that experiences diurnal tides will have ________.

________ are water-soluble vitamins.

The symbol for the “Dominant Seventh Chord” is:

Karen is a 44 year old secretary in the PT clinic where you are employed as a PTA . Karen is 25 pounds overweight and leads a sedentary lifestyle.  She has just separated from her spouse of 20 years following his extramarital affair.  The stress from this event has Karen binge eating as a stress reaction.  Karen confides in you during this difficult time. In the break room she tells you that she is always hungry and thirsty and has gained 5 lbs. more in a month.  She has also developed some numbness in her hands while performing her office tasks in the clinic.  She has a blister on her left great toe that is not healing.  You have encouraged her to see a physician as you are concerned that she may have what condition?____________________________.   You are concerned because _____________________and  ____________________________ are 2 complications that may result from your “suspected diagnosis”.  After Karen’s visit to the physician she tells you that your “diagnosis” was confirmed by the physician.  Name 2 lifestyle changes that you can discuss with Karen that may help her to reduce her chances of being dependent upon medication to treat her condition.  This question is worth 5 points.  Be clear and concise in your choices.  Do not use long sentences.

You are reviewing the medical record of your patient 35 y/o  Roger, who you are seeing following his fall from a ladder 2 days ago that resulted in fractured ribs.  You also discover in his medical record that he has a descending urinary tract infection (UTI).  Your best expectation is that the UTI resulted from:

Which of the following tissues are classified as “connective tissue proper”? 1. Areolar connective tissue 2. Adipose tissue 3. Fibrocartilage 4. Dense irregular connective tissue