________ is a common bacterium in the colon (large intestine) that aids in digestion; if it enters the bladder, however, it causes infection.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Escherichia coli

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A) corticosteroids B) insulin C) aquaretics D) thyroid replacement hormone

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

1. Drug addiction is defined by three important characteristics: compulsive desire, need to increase, and harmful effects to the individual. 2. Drug habituation is often considered to mean a lesser version of addiction. 3. Addictive behaviors are physically and/or psychologically reinforcing. 4. An addiction often starts when a person does something that he or she thinks will be pleasurable. 5. Any bad habit or excessive behavior can be considered an addiction.

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To protect an athlete from injury to the upper arm or high shoulder, some athletic trainers use:

A. A combination of hockey and football shoulder pads B. Epaulet shoulder pads C. Normal football shoulder pads D. A neck roll

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Lymphocytes are the body's main defense against the invasion of antigens

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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