Question

1. tiny microscopic projections in the wall of the small intestine, which absorbs nutrients into the blood stream are called:

a: rugae b: villus; villi
c: uvula d: pylorus

1. a semisolid external dosage form of medication is called:

a: syrup b: ointment
c: spray d: lotion

1. the term that describes the movement or spread of cancerous cells through the body to organs in distant areas is called:

a: melanoma b: macro
c: immunity d: metastasis

1. the abbreviation csf refers to:

a: cerebrospinal fluid b: central venous fluid
c: central venous fluid d: control venous fluid

1. the statute of limitations for bringing malpractice suits varies from state to state, but in most states it is difficult to initiate a suit if treatment has been completed for more than which of the following time frames?

a: six months b: one year

Explanation:

• Question 6: Villi (singular: villus) are the tiny microscopic projections in the small - intestine wall that absorb nutrients. Rugae are folds in the stomach, the uvula is a structure in the throat, and the pylorus is a part of the stomach.
• Question 7: An ointment is a semisolid external dosage form. Syrup is a liquid oral dosage form, spray is a liquid - to - gas dispersion for external or oral use (in some cases), and lotion is a liquid or semi - liquid external preparation.
• Question 8: Metastasis is the spread of cancer cells. Melanoma is a type of cancer (a malignant tumor of melanocytes), macro - is a prefix meaning large, and immunity is the body's ability to resist disease.
• Question 9: CSF stands for Cerebrospinal fluid. Central venous fluid and control venous fluid are not standard abbreviations related to CSF, and "central venous fluid" is a misnomer in this context.
• Question 10: In most states, the statute of limitations for malpractice suits makes it difficult to initiate a suit if treatment has been completed for more than one year. Six months is a relatively short time frame compared to the common one - year limit in many states.

Answer:

1. B: villus; villi
2. B: ointment
3. D: metastasis
4. A: Cerebrospinal fluid
5. B: one year