Figure 2-10 -Refer to Figure 2-10. What Is the Slope of the Slope

question 14

Multiple Choice

Figure 2-10
-Refer to Figure 2-10. What is the slope of the curve between points A and B?

• A)5/2
• B)2/5
• C)-2/5
• D)-5/2

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Definitions:

Hypernatremia

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Gravity Flow

The movement of liquid in response to gravity without the use of pumps or other mechanical aids.

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