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A common symptom of untreated diabetes is polydipsia, which is .

A
excessive hunger
B
excessive thirst
C
high temperature
D
fast heart rate
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An occurrence is an event, while a recurrence is an event that .

A
is finished
B
has yet to happen
C
happens again
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A dactyl is a digit, such as a finger or toe. Which description applies to a person who has polydactylism?

A
ten fingers and ten toes
B
no digits
C
more than the usual number of digits
D
fewer than the usual number of digits
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Tachycardia is a condition in which the heart

A
has stopped beating.
B
is beating fast.
C
beats regularly.
D
is beating irregularly.

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