What is the general term for the situation when blood flows from the right side of the heart and returns to the left side without passing through the alveolar capillary system?

a. shunt-like effect c. relative shunt
b. anatomic shunt d. left-to-right shunt

b. anatomic shunt

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According to the theory of justice who is least advantaged?

A) Women B) Men C) Children D) Minorities

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