Bacteria and viruses are destroyed by white blood cells called ____. 

A. eosinophils
B. neutrophils
C. basophils
D. lymphocytes
E. erythrocytes


B. neutrophils
Neutrophils are phagocytes that are important for destroying bacteria, viruses, and toxins in the blood.

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a. Lesions of primary syphilis resolve spon-taneously without therapeutic interven-tion. b. Lesions of secondary syphilis resolve spontaneously without therapeutic inter-vention. c. The incidence of syphilis is dropping dramatically. d. Penicillin is the drug of choice for the treatment of syphilis. e. Gummas may be seen in or around the mouth.

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Which of the following would the medical provider expect a patient with AIDS to have?

A. Decreased lymphocytes B. Decreased monocytes C. Decreased granulocytes D. Decreased erythrocytes E. Increased erythrocytes

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If an employee earns $8 per hour and works 35 hours per week, the employee's gross weekly earnings are ________.

A. $380 B. $300 C. $280 D. $240 E. $340

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Medications and supplemental feedings are administered directly into the _______________with the use of a gavage tube

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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