Demonstrate the proper use of medical terms. Suffixes change the meanings of words and how they are to be used in verbal and written communication. Complete each sentence with the proper term provided in parentheses. Fill in the blank. LO 6.10, 6.A

The nephrologist recommend that _______ (diuretic/diuresis) be utilized to quickly relieve the excess fluid in the patient’s interstitial tissues.

Much of the communication between insects involves chemical messengers called pheromones. A species of cockroach secretes a substance from its mandibular glands that alerts other cockroaches to its presence and causes them to congregate. One of the principal components of this aggregation pheromone is the alkane. Give the molecular formula of this substance, and represent it by a condensed formula.

Streeling University surveyed a random sample of employees to estimate the frequency of sex- ually inappropriate comments they had heard at work during the last month. 32 of 80 respondents said they had heard such comments. The survey was repeated after all employees had attended a required training seminar on appropriate workplace behavior. After the seminar, 36 of 120 respondents said they had heard such comments. At $\alpha$ = .10, was the proportion reporting inappropriate comments lower after the seminar?

A chapter in the book discusses spokescharacters, a communication characteristic that influences attitudes. The case describes how Hello Kitty served as a spokescharacter for UNICEF for many years, as well as a diplomatic tool for Japanese–Chinese diplomacy. Some characteristics that influence the success of celebrity sources include their expertise, aspirational aspects, and meaning transfer. How do these characteristics apply to Hello Kitty as a spokescharacter?

Given that a communication satellite in geosynchronous orbit remains above a single point on the Earth's equator as the planet rotates on its axis. The satellite relays a radio signal from a transmitter near the North Pole to a receiver, also near the North Pole. Traveling at the speed of light, how long is the radio wave in transit?

It is necessary that companies assess their risks of workplace fraud. Managers must also possess the skills to identify workplace fraud and the skills to establish internal controls to effectively reduce the risks of such fraud.

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For each of the following five separate cases, identify which of the three major types of workplace fraud is likely to occur. Recommend internal controls that are effective in reducing the likelihood of such fraud.
1. As part of his computer programming duties, Martin Gomez adds new employees to his company's payroll system. Martin also manages the payroll and signs payroll checks. Martin recently added sev- eral fictitious employees to the payroll.
2. Green Oaks Racquet Club uses a manual system to record which member uses its tennis courts. Members often pay for their court times with cash, which is deposited nightly. The manager of Green Oaks notices that several nightly deposits are at unexpectedly low amounts.
3. Haynes Company pays its accountant a bonus based on its financial performance. The accountant over- stated the company's revenues in its most recent income statement.
4. An accounts payable clerk has been processing invoices with inflated prices from a certain supplier. In return, the clerk receives 20% of the invoice price as a kickback.
5. Custom Electronics is a major wholesaler of computers, stereos, and other expensive electronic equip- ment. The inventory is stored in a warehouse that is often left unlocked. Its inventory manager notices that a large number of iPods are missing.

A story's sequence plays an important role in the author's method of conveying thoughts, ideas, and events. If an author fails to alert his or her readers to significant changes in place and time, he or she risks losing the reader's understanding and interest. Much of this communication lies in the author's use of transitional and signal words.

Support your opinion with several examples from the text.

Each of the events listed below happens in the process of producing an image and sound in a television set. Which event happens last? A A communication satellite receives electromagnetic signals. B Electronic signals are converted into sound and light. C Electromagnetic signals are sent out from an antenna. D Light and sound are converted into electronic signals.

A space vehicle has an independent backup system for one of its communication networks. The probability that either system will function satisfactorily for the duration of a flight is 0.985. What is the probability that during a given flight (a) both systems function satisfactorily, (b) at least one system functions satisfactorily, and (c) both systems fail?

Meet in a small group to debate the roles of military, transportation, communication, and medical technology in advancing imperialism in the nineteenth century. Make a claim as to which advancement had the greatest impact, using reasons and evidence to support your argument. Have one member of your group serve as a moderator of the group discussion.

New York City Youth Risk Behavior Survey, the teenage smoking rate dropped to $8.5 \%$ in 2007 from about $17.6 \%$ in 2001 and $23 \%$ in 1997 . City officials attribute the lower smoking rate to factors including a cigarette tax increase, a ban on workplace smoking, and television and subway ads that graphically depict tobacco-related illnesses. In a report, use the above information to

Calculate the probability that at least one in a group of 10 New York City teenagers smoked in $2001.$

Name a television commercial that uses a humorous appeal. Then have a conversation with five individuals who are not enrolled in your class and measure their recall of the brand advertised. Assess your results and analyze the level of communication that has taken place in terms of these five consumers' exposure, attention, interpretation, and preferences for this product and commercial.

Stage directions serve as the medium of communication between a playwright, the actors, and the readers. In addition to describing the sets, stage directions can indicate a scene's mood, a character's intentions, and even inner conflict. A playwright is only able to communicate critical information to the audience in two ways: through dialogue and through stage directions.

How effective is the author's delivery of these directions? Explain.

Does all communication serve a positive purpose? These poems address complex and sometimes difficult subject matter, including isolation, loneliness, the pain of loss, and the fear of dying. Does the exploration of such negative feelings and ideas in poetry serve a positive purpose? Explain your position, citing details from these poems as support.