What is the medical term that means excessive growth of hair?

A. Trichomegaly
B. Hypertrichosis
C. Hypotrichosis
D. Hypertrichia
E. Hypotrichia


Answer: B

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A) inhaled into the lungs B) inserted into a body cavity C) sprayed on skin D) sprinkled topically

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Examples of autoimmune disease include

A. systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. B. rheumatoid arthritis and HIV. C. cancer and systemic lupus erythematosus. D. allergies and HIV.

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Identify two causes of female infertility and two causes of male infertility. Then describe and discuss in-vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination. Outline a situation where one treatment may be considered more appropriate than the other.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following statements about the field of environmental health is FALSE?

A. Advancements in technology have contributed to our ability to both affect and damage the environment. B. Environmental pollutants contribute to infectious diseases but not to chronic diseases. C. Environmental health encompasses all the interactions of humans and their environment and the health consequences of these interactions. D. Environmental health grew out of efforts to control infectious diseases spread by water, waste, food, rodents, and insects.

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