Disease-causing agents are called

A) pathogens. B) antibodies. C) bugs. D) germs.


A

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Which cranial nerve innervates most of the viscera in the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities?

A. Abducens nerve (VI) B. Vagus nerve (X) C. Trochlear nerve (IV) D. Accessory nerve (XI) E. Hypoglossal nerve (XII)

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

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Select the correct statement about immunodeficiency.

A) Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) disease is an acquired condition. B) The causative agent in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a virus that recognizes CD4 proteins. C) Hodgkin's disease is a hereditary immunodeficiency found in children. D) The most common form of immunodeficiency is graft-versus-host (GVH) disease.

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