Ultrasound imaging is a noninvasive diagnostic tool that transforms ____ waves into images.

The needle used for tough tissue that is difficult to penetrate is called ____.

Which of the following involves irrigation to wash out contaminants and removal of devitalized tissue?

For a Pilonidal Cystectomy, the patient will be placed in the _____ position.

The transparent, absorbable sponge used to support a graft in the ear is _____.

The cell body of the first (1st) order neuron carrying touch information (mechanosensory) from the face is located in the pons. 

Eating disorders occur only in women of childbearing age. 

BONUS question worth 1 point.  Points will be added after the exam closes. Anosmia is a condition in which someone is unable to perceive odorants (i.e. has a poor or no sense of smell).  Although anosmia can be a side effect of other diseases, some completely healthy people can have a genetic condition that causes anosmia. Mutation in which gene(s) might cause anosmia?  Remember, mutations can increase or decrease protein function (select all that apply)

Patient safety in the operating room is the responsibility of the _____.

What procedure is commonly performed in conjunction with a pyloroplasty?