ATI TEAS 7 practice quiz

Question 1

A researcher studying the effects of sleep deprivation on college students finds that students who slept fewer than six hours the night before an exam scored, on average, twelve points lower than students who slept eight hours. What is the main idea of this passage?

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Sleep deprivation negatively impacts academic performance.

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Exams should be scheduled later in the day.

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Students should always sleep exactly eight hours.

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College students rarely get enough sleep.

Question 2

Read the following passage: 'The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Australia, spans over 1,400 miles and is visible from space. Rising ocean temperatures have caused widespread coral bleaching events in recent years.' Based on the passage, which conclusion can be drawn?

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Environmental changes threaten the reef's health.

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The reef spans exactly 1,400 miles in every direction.

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The reef is no longer visible from space.

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Australia has banned all tourism to the reef.

Question 3

In a health article, the author writes: 'Vaccines are one of the greatest achievements in public health, having eradicated smallpox and nearly eliminated polio.' The phrase 'one of the greatest achievements' signals that the author:

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Is expressing a subjective evaluation of vaccines.

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Is presenting a controversial hypothesis.

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Is directly quoting a medical textbook.

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Is stating an objective scientific fact with no judgment.

Question 4

A medical newsletter states: 'The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes has surged among younger populations, a phenomenon previously considered rare.' In this sentence, 'phenomenon' most nearly means:

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An unusual or remarkable occurrence

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A contagious disease outbreak

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A medical diagnosis

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A type of treatment protocol

Question 5

A nurse reads a patient's chart noting a blood glucose level of 250 mg/dL and a urinalysis showing glucose in the urine. Based on this combined information, what conclusion is best supported?

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The patient is likely experiencing hyperglycemia.

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The patient has normal blood sugar.

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The patient is dehydrated.

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The patient needs additional protein in their diet.

Question 6

A hospital policy states: 'Visitors under age 12 may enter the pediatric ICU only when accompanied by an adult and approved by the charge nurse.' Which visitor may enter?

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An 11-year-old with a grandparent and the charge nurse's approval

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A 10-year-old who is alone but approved by the charge nurse

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A 9-year-old with a parent but no charge nurse approval

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A 7-year-old with a 10-year-old sibling and nurse approval

Question 7

A nurse needs to administer 3/4 of a 60 mL dose of liquid medication. How many milliliters should the nurse administer?

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45 mL

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50 mL

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40 mL

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30 mL

Question 8

A patient's temperature rises from 98.6°F to 102.4°F. What is the increase in temperature in degrees Fahrenheit?

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3.8°F

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3.2°F

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4.2°F

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2.8°F

Question 9

A patient is ordered to receive 1,500 mL of IV fluid over 12 hours. What is the flow rate in mL per hour?

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125 mL/hr

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100 mL/hr

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150 mL/hr

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200 mL/hr

Question 10

Convert 5 kilograms to pounds. (Use 1 kg ≈ 2.2 lb.)

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11.0 lb

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12.5 lb

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8.8 lb

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10.0 lb

Question 11

Which organ system is primarily responsible for filtering blood and removing metabolic waste products from the body?

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Urinary system

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Digestive system

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Lymphatic system

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Respiratory system

Question 12

Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells. What is its primary function?

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Transporting oxygen throughout the body

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Clotting blood at wound sites

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Regulating blood sugar levels

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Fighting bacterial infections

Question 13

What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms?

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Cell

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Organ

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Tissue

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Atom

Question 14

In a chemical reaction, what does the law of conservation of mass state?

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Matter can neither be created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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The total mass always increases after a reaction.

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Matter can be created but not destroyed.

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Mass is always lost during a reaction.

Question 15

A student tests whether a new fertilizer helps plants grow taller. She gives the fertilizer to one group of plants and no fertilizer to a control group, measuring height after four weeks. What is the independent variable in this experiment?

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Presence or absence of fertilizer

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Plant height

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Type of soil used

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Duration of the experiment

Question 16

A researcher finds that cities with more ice cream sales also have higher rates of drowning. Which conclusion is best supported?

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Hot weather likely drives both trends.

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The data shows no real pattern at all.

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Eating ice cream causes people to drown.

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Drowning causes people to buy ice cream.

Question 17

Only one patient was involved. Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

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The nurse checked the patient's blood pressure before administering medication.

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The nurse checked the patients' blood pressure before administering medication.

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The nurse checked the patients blood pressure, before administering medication.

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The nurse checked the patients blood pressure before administering medication.

Question 18

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

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Neither the doctor nor the nurse was available during the shift.

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Neither the doctor and the nurse was available during the shift.

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Neither the doctor nor the nurse were available during the shift.

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Neither the doctor or the nurse were available during the shift.

Question 19

Which sentence is written in the active voice?

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The nurse administered the medication.

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The test results were reviewed by the physician.

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The wound was cleaned and bandaged by the healthcare worker.

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The medication was administered by the nurse.

Question 20

Which transition word best shows a contrast between two ideas?

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However

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Furthermore

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Therefore

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Additionally

Question 21

Read the following sentence: 'The patient's condition deteriorated rapidly despite aggressive treatment.' Based on context, 'deteriorated' most nearly means:

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Worsened

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Improved

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Changed unpredictably

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Remained stable

Question 22

Which lobe of the cerebrum is primarily responsible for processing visual information?

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Occipital lobe

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Frontal lobe

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Temporal lobe

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Parietal lobe

Question 23

A community newsletter publishes an article titled 'Walk More, Drive Less: How Our Town Saved $2 Million in Road Repairs.' The article includes cost statistics and quotes from the mayor. The primary purpose is:

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Persuade readers that pedestrian infrastructure investment pays off.

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Entertain readers with a humorous story about budgeting.

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Narrate the chronological history of local road construction.

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Compare road repair costs across several neighboring towns.

Question 24

A textbook chapter about diabetes begins with a definition, describes symptoms, presents diagnostic criteria, lists treatment options, and concludes with prevention strategies. This organizational pattern is:

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Problem and solution

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Chronological order

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Cause and effect

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Order of importance

Question 25

A researcher claims green tea reduces heart disease risk. The study followed 10,000 adults over ten years and found a 15% lower cardiac event rate among daily green tea drinkers. Which element best supports the claim?

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The large sample size and long duration increase reliability.

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The study was conducted in Japan, where green tea is popular.

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Green tea tastes better than black tea, so more people drink it.

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The researchers personally enjoy drinking green tea daily.

Question 26

A patient reads that a supplement 'boosts energy naturally.' The label lists no clinical studies but includes three customer testimonials. A critical reader would conclude:

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The claim lacks scientific evidence and should be viewed skeptically.

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The supplement must be safe because it is marketed as natural.

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Testimonials are the gold standard of medical research.

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The product is proven effective because customers vouch for it.

Question 27

A clinic purchases 12 boxes of syringes at $15 per box and 9 vials of saline at $8 per vial. What is the total cost?

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$252

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$264

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$232

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$207

Question 28

A clinic records daily patient counts for five days: 42, 38, 55, 47, 38. What is the mode of this data set?

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38

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47

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42

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40

Question 29

A researcher surveys 200 patients and finds that 45% prefer morning appointments. How many patients prefer mornings?

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90

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100

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80

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110

Question 30

What are the coordinates of the point that is 3 units right and 4 units up from the origin (0, 0)?

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(3, 4)

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(-3, 4)

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(4, 3)

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(3, -4)

Question 31

During ventricular systole the heart contracts to pump blood. Which valves are closed during this phase?

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Tricuspid and mitral valves

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Mitral and aortic valves

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Pulmonary and aortic valves

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Tricuspid and pulmonary valves

Question 32

Gas exchange in the lungs occurs in tiny air sacs called alveoli. What structural feature of alveoli makes this exchange most efficient?

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Their extremely thin walls surrounded by dense capillary networks

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Their thick muscular walls that contract rhythmically

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Their ability to produce mucus to trap pathogens

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Their large size and capacity to hold several liters of air

Question 33

An atom has 6 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons. What is this element, and what is its atomic mass?

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Carbon-12: 12

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Carbon-12: 6

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Oxygen-12: 12

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Nitrogen-12: 12

Question 34

In a cross between two heterozygous parents (Tt x Tt), what fraction of offspring is expected to show the recessive phenotype?

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1/4

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1/3

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1/2

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3/4

Question 35

Which process introduces new genetic variation into a population through random assortment of chromosomes during gamete formation?

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Meiosis

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Natural selection

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Gene mutation

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DNA replication

Question 36

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

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The nurse was responsible for taking vitals, charting patient data, and updating the care plan.

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The nurse was responsible for taking vitals, to chart patient data, and updating the care plan.

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The nurse was responsible for taking vitals, charted patient data, and to update the care plan.

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The nurse was responsible to take vitals, charting patient data, and updates the care plan.

Question 37

Read the sentence: 'The patient was ambulatory after surgery, walking the hallways with only minimal assistance.' Based on context, 'ambulatory' most likely means:

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Able to walk

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Bedridden and unable to move

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Requiring a wheelchair

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Experiencing severe pain

Question 38

Read: 'The physician noted that the patient presented with acute onset of symptoms, meaning the condition developed suddenly rather than gradually.' The word 'acute' most nearly means:

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Sudden and severe

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Chronic and long-lasting

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Mild and minor

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Painful but improving

Question 39

A health article states: 'Like a furnace that never shuts off, the body's metabolism burns fuel continuously to maintain life.' What literary device is the author using?

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Simile

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Hyperbole

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Alliteration

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Personification

Question 40

The word 'cardiology' contains the root 'cardi,' meaning heart. Based on this, what is the meaning of 'cardiologist'?

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A specialist who treats diseases of the heart.

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A specialist who treats diseases of the bones.

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A specialist who treats diseases of the skin.

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A specialist who treats diseases of the lungs.