Which statement best describes telomeres?

a. a fibrous protein that is the main support of connective tissues
b. the ends of chromosomes that shrink with each cell division
c. the unit of heredity in living organisms
d. a large macromolecule into which DNA is normally packaged in a cell


B

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A. The drug's level of fat solubility should be high to ensure absorption. B. A medication will be more readily absorbed if it has a high pH. C. A drug will be more readily absorbed if it is acidic in nature. D. Absorption will be more rapid if it is provided in liquid form. E. Absorption is slower in the presence of food. F. A lozenge should be chewed to release the maximum amount of medication.

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What treatment uses high-frequency current to produce heat and increase blood flow?

A) diathermy B) massage C) range of motion D) hydrotherapy

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A/An ____________________ is a medication that is capable of inhibiting the growth of or killing pathogenic bacterial microorganisms

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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