The inability to absorb vitamin B12 is called ________ anemia.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
pernicious
Pernicious anemia results from the inability to absorb vitamin B12.
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a. turn the valve stem on the top of the cylinder using a special oxygen wrench or key. b. attach the nonrebreather mask to the regulator and fill the reservoir. c. turn the oxygen control knob to 15 LPM. d. check the pressure gauge indicator to determine how much pressure is in the cylinder.
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Which of the following abscesses is the most common involving the periodontium?
A) Gingival B) Periodontal C) Pericoronal D) Periapical
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