A marker on the surface of a foreign substance that triggers the immune response is called a(n)

A. antigen.
B. antibody.
C. enzyme.
D. pathogen.


Answer: A

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Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Torticollis is commonly called a crick in the neck. 2. Carpal tunnel syndrome is an example of muscular dystrophy. 3. Lateral epicondylitis is commonly referred to as tennis elbow. 4. There are 12 lumbar vertebrae. 5. Muscular dystrophy is an inherited disease.

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Write the correct abbreviation for Papanicolaou (smear):

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding the abdominal muscles?

A. These muscles do not attach completely from bone to bone. B. Some sections of these muscles are linked by fascia and tendinous bands. C. Both of the answers are correct. D. None of the answers is correct.

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