Commonly known as whooping cough, the medical term for this bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract is ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


pertussis

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a. age younger than 60 b. immunodeficiency diseases c. having mumps d. drinking too much water

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Bottled water must meet higher health and safety standards than tap water

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which statement is NOT true regarding blood?

A. The formed elements of blood consist of 99% red blood cells. B. Blood consists of cells contained in a liquid matrix. C. Blood is a type of connective tissue. D. Blood volume is constant and does not vary depending upon the individual's body size. E. Blood represents approximately 8% of body weight.

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In the term metacarpal, what does the prefix mean?

A. Above B. After C. Behind D. Below E. Around

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