The epiglottis 

A. helps propel food to the esophagus.
B. secretes digestive enzymes.
C. contains vocal cords.
D. covers the airway.


D. covers the airway.

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a. Disinfection b. Sterilization c. Sanitization d. None of the above

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You suspect that a 23-year-old female has a blood clot in her lungs, which is causing a drop in blood pressure and signs of shock. This category of shock would be best described as:

A) arterial shock. B) vascular shock. C) hemorrhagic shock. D) obstructive shock.

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A living organism that carries microorganisms from an infected person to another person is called a(n) ____. 

A. fomite B. vector C. antigen D. microphage E. macrophage

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The rate at which wood ignites, burns, and decomposes depends on which of the following factors?

A) Moisture B) Density C) Size and form D) All of the above.

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