An infection characterized by painful muscle contractions is called:

A) pertussis.
B) polio.
C) rabies.
D) tetanus.


Answer: D) tetanus.

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a. True b. False

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following behaviors might a patient with an eating disorder exhibit or mention in conversation? 

A. Buys a wide variety of low-calorie foods B. Avoids skipping meals but snacks on low calorie foods C. Uses laxatives, excessive exercise, vomiting, or diuretics for weight control D. Enjoys going to a social event instead of dieting or exercising E. Follows a commercial weight-loss plan to ensure good nutrition

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The lymph nodes that are located under the mandible or lower jaw are the ____________________ lymph nodes.?

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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