Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. Microbial contamination always results in infection.

2. Influenza is an example of a chronic disease.

3. Biofilms provide an alternative means for bacteria to attach to surfaces within the body.


1. FALSE

2. FALSE

3. TRUE

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At a particular position along a nephron, the osmotic potential of the filtrate is 500 mOsm/L whereas the surrounding kidney's is 600 mOsm/L. Which of the following is a likely result?

a. Water will diffuse into the nephron by osmosis. b. Water will be pumped into the nephron by active transport. c. Water will diffuse out of the nephron by osmosis. d. Water will be pumped out of the nephron by active transport. e. There will be no net movement of water.

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