The ________, which begins the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food, is shown at letter E on the figure of the digestive system.

The paramedic should address a patient:

A) by using the patient's formal name. B) as the patient wishes to be addressed. C) by the patient's first name whenever possible. D) in a manner that the paramedic deems most professional.

An enlargement of the thyroid gland may be referred to as:

A. myxedema B. goiter C. thyrotoxicosis D. congenital hypothyroidism