The major component of scars is a whitish fiber called ________.

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

collagen

Collagen fibers are whitish and serve as the major component of scars.

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As an EMT allowed to assist with ALS interventions, you realize that IV therapy is beneficial for patients because it:

A) provides arterial blood for analysis. B) allows constant monitoring of the patient's oxygen level. C) provides a route to administer medications. D) provides IV solutions that carry oxygen to the cells.

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Displaced fracture, left clavicle, acromial end; non-union of fracture. Patient was driving his motorcycle when he had some sort of collision with other motor vehicles. Subsequent encounter

A) S42.032K, V29.40XD B) S42.033P, V29.49XD C) S42.032P, V29.40XD D) S42.033K, V29.49XD

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