If the patient should contact the office after the account has been turned over for collection, the patient should be referred to the ________ agency

Abdominal guarding is MOST commonly encountered in patients with:

A) acute renal failure. B) peritoneal irritation. C) intra-abdominal bleeding. D) chronic liver inflammation

When pyruvic acid is converted to _______________ _______________ for energy production, this waste product builds up and causes muscle fatigue. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).