An Instrument Used to Cut the Heart May Be Called

question 37

Multiple Choice

An instrument used to cut the heart may be called a:

• A)cardiotomy.
• B)cardiotome.
• C)cardiostomy.
• D)cardiectomy.

Understand the role of exports and imports in calculating GDP.

Recognize the broad support among economists for the concept of free trade and the mixed views on globalization.

Grasp the impact of foreign tourism on the trade imbalance.

Comprehend the historical movement toward free trade since World War II.

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Definitions:

Laparoscope

A surgical instrument used for viewing the internal parts of the abdomen without making large incisions.

Oviduct

The tube that carries ova from the ovary to the uterus, cloaca, or body exterior. Also called fallopian tube or uterine tube.

In Vitro Fertilization

The fertilization of eggs in the laboratory prior to implantation in the uterus for development.

Progesterone

A hormone produced in the ovaries, placenta, and adrenal glands that regulates the menstrual cycle and supports pregnancy.