When comparing the different types of Hepatitis infections, all of the following statements are correct EXCEPT?

A. Hepatitis C can be contracted by sharing drug needles
B. here is no vaccine for Hepatitis B
C. Hepatitis A is generally spread through poor hand sanitation
D. An lgG immunoglobulin (an antibody) injection can be given after an exposure to hepatitis A to aid the body's natural defenses against the virus.


Answer: B. here is no vaccine for Hepatitis B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to the P.O.L.I.C.E. formula, in order to transmit cold effectively you should

A. apply ice directly to the skin. B. use a layer of wet toweling between ice and skin. C. remove ice if it makes the injury ache. D. remove ice if the area becomes numb.

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A) thyroid gland. B) parathyroid gland. C) pancreas. D) pineal gland.

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