If a microorganism causes an illness in a human, then the organism is called an infectious agent, or ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


pathogen

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Which nutrient is the most concentrated energy source?

a. fats b. protein c. vitamins d. carbohydrates e. minerals

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A common sexually transmitted disease caused by an organism is

A. HPV infection. B. pubic lice. C. trichomoniasis. D. scabies.

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Cigarette smoking is the single most preventable cause of death in the United States.

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

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Which of the following terms means "farther from the head"?

A. inferior B. proximal C. superior D. distal

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