After a Procedure,instruments May Be Placed in the Sterilizer Immediately

question 24

True/False

After a procedure,instruments may be placed in the sterilizer immediately after a case in order to save time in between cases and to decrease turnover time.

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Definitions:

Pepsinogen

An inactive precursor of pepsin, secreted by stomach lining cells, which is activated by stomach acid into the enzyme pepsin.

Salivary Glands

Exocrine glands in the mouth that produce saliva, which begins the process of digestion and helps maintain oral hygiene.

Mesentery Proper

A fold of the peritoneum connecting the intestines to the posterior abdominal wall, providing support and containing blood vessels.

Serous Membrane

A thin membrane that covers internal body cavities and secretes a fluid that keeps the membrane moist; also known as serosa.