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Cayla Gonzalez

Aug 01, 2024

Which of the following is an example of how a pathogen can be transmitted through indirect contact?

A) sexual contact
B) a mosquito bite
C) kissing
D) ingesting contaminated food

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Alana Spear

Aug 01, 2024

MDMA has the properties of what type of drugs?

A) stimulants and hallucinogens
B) opiates and depressants
C) hallucinogens and opiates
D) depressants and stimulants

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Yashira Morales

Aug 01, 2024

Pathogens typically do NOT enter the body through

A) the mouth.
B) the nose.
C) unbroken skin.
D) the genitals.

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Debra Matela

Aug 01, 2024

What disease,caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum,can be transmitted through infected skin and mucous membranes in the genitals,lips,mouth,or anus?

A) chlamydia
B) gonorrhea
C) syphilis
D) pelvic inflammatory disease

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Tinesrit Ahmed

Aug 01, 2024

Which of the following is a health effect associated with cigarette smoking?

A) reduced wrinkling
B) whiter teeth
C) increased blood sugar levels
D) improved sense of smell

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Yahsmin Ogburn

Aug 01, 2024

The time between infection by a pathogen and the first appearance of symptoms is known as

A) prodrome.
B) convalescence.
C) chronic infection.
D) incubation.

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Kassandra Bougades

Aug 01, 2024

Acquiring immunity for a disease without actually experiencing the disease occurs through which process?

A) vaccination
B) natural immunity
C) having a fever
D) the body's production of antigens

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Foster Hutchins

Aug 01, 2024

Transmission through saliva,high fever,swollen glands,and fatigue best characterizes

A) mononucleosis.
B) meningitis.
C) strep throat.
D) bronchitis.

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Riski Putro

Aug 01, 2024

Almost 20 percent of all alcohol consumed is by persons between the ages of 12 and 20.

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Jenny Chadwick

Aug 01, 2024

A latent infection is one that

A) lies dormant in the body.
B) persists or recurs over a long period.
C) has a short duration.
D) is seasonal.

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Kristen Marie

Aug 01, 2024

Which of the following provides a chemical barrier to infectious disease?

A) the skin
B) the nostrils
C) hair
D) tears

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Julissa Ortega

Aug 01, 2024

The abuse of prescription drugs is a safer choice than the abuse of street drugs.

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Marina Alcaide

Aug 01, 2024

One example of an infection that can become chronic is

A) appendicitis.
B) chicken pox.
C) the common cold.
D) hepatitis.

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Galina Emmerich

Jul 31, 2024

A disease-causing agent that passes from person to person is called a(n)

A) pathogen.
B) infectious disease.
C) infection.
D) disease.

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Nanuka Gomareli

Jul 31, 2024

One example of a part of the body that is lined with mucous membranes to block infectious diseases is

A) the skin.
B) the nose.
C) bone.
D) the fingernails.

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Naresh Kumar

Jul 31, 2024

The part of the human body that forms its major barrier against infectious disease is

A) the skin.
B) the mouth.
C) hair.
D) the lining of the lungs.

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Bui Diem Hang (K13_HN)

Jul 31, 2024

At 0.15% BAC,which of the following is a typical effect?

A) loss of bladder control
B) loss of balance
C) unconsciousness
D) relaxation

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Christina Budzinski

Jul 31, 2024

Which of the following is a collection of vessels and organs that move fluid during an active immune response?

A) the vaccination complex
B) the lymphatic system
C) antigens
D) antibodies

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Gustavo Arredondo

Jul 31, 2024

In terms of abuse and addiction,which category of drugs is of most concern?

A) sleeping aids
B) dietary supplements
C) antibiotics
D) psychoactive drugs

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Emily Moreno

Jul 29, 2024

Discuss methods of deterring teenagers from starting to smoke, highlighting the less and more successful strategies.

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