Both the ELISA and the Western blot tests are used to test for the presence of antibodies against the AIDS virus

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Which of the following associations pertaining to the parotid gland is incorrect?

A) parotid duct—opens opposite upper 2nd molar B) mumps—swelling of the parotid gland C) parotid sialogram—metastasis from a parotid tumor D) blockage of the parotid duct—pain upon sucking a lemon E) accessory parotid gland—drains into the parotid duct

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The bacterium responsible for syphilis can become dormant inside the human body. 2. Diagnosis of primary syphilis can be made with a blood test. 3. Pubic lice are difficult to transmit from person to person. 4. Public lice infestations treatment can require repeated applications to be effective. 5. Self-examinations are not effective in the detection of STDs, only in detection of cancer. 6. Telling a partner that you have an STD is essential to eliminate the spread of disease. 7. A good response to "I don't use condoms" is "I don't have sex without condoms".

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A pathogen that grows inside a cell is

A. Rickettsia. B. Helminths. C. Protozoa. D. Fungi.

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____________________, commonly known as anaphylactic shock, is a severe life-threatening response to an allergen

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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