Why is rabies called hydrophobia?

What will be an ideal response?


Infected animals froth at the mouth because of their inability to swallow or drink.

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Two branches of cranial nerve 5 are sensory and one is mixed. The mixed nerve is the:

a. ansa cervicalis b. maxillary c. mandibular d. zygomatic e. phrenic

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A patient comes into the emergency room with a high fever. Blood testing reveals that their immune system is severely weakened, making them prone to infections. The patient also reports chronic weakness/fatigue. After discussing their problems with a doctor, they admit that they are a drug user and sometimes use dirty needles. Which of the following STIs is the patient suffering from?

A. AIDs B. Chlamydia C. Gonorrhea D. Syphilis

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A muscle that has three origins is called a

a) biceps. b) triceps. c) quadriceps. d) deltoid. e) trapezius.

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This figure shows a lateral view of the muscles of facial expression. What muscle does number 4 indicate?

A.  Temporalis B.  Masseter C.  Buccinator D.  Sternocleidomastoid E.  Platysma

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