Where the word points
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Test yourself first: 5 questions
Question 1 of 5
A 'systemic' effect is one that:
Answer: A. Local versus systemic is about REACH. A topical cream acts locally; a swallowed tablet usually acts systemically.
Question 2 of 5
'Hydration' status refers to the body's:
Answer: A. Hydration is the amount of water in the body. Poor hydration is dehydration; excess is fluid overload.
Question 3 of 5
The prefix 'hemi-' means:
Answer: A. Hemi- and semi- both mean half. Hemiplegia affects one half of the body, usually after a stroke.
Question 4 of 5
A procedure described as 'invasive':
Answer: A. Invasive means entering the body — cutting, puncturing or inserting an instrument. Spreading between people is 'communicable' or 'contagious'.
Question 5 of 5
A substance that is 'toxic' is:
Answer: A. Toxic means poisonous or harmful to the body. Toxicity is the degree to which a substance can cause harm.
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