Which of the following can weaken the body's ability to fight infection? 

A. High-protein diet
B. Cancer treatment
C. Proper hygiene habits
D. Exercise
E. Adequate sleep


B. Cancer treatment
Many patients who are undergoing cancer treatment have a depressed immune system because the drugs used to fight the cancer also kill white blood cells that provide immunity.

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a. Exons b. Introns c. 3' and 5' ends d. Heteronuclear RNA

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Which of the following muscles is the primary finger flexor of digits two through five?

a. Flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) b. Flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) c. Lumbricales d. Interossei

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An employee who is injured on the job, requires treatment, is NOT able to return to work, and is NOT expected to be able to perform his or her regular job in the future is categorized as having an injury:

without disability. with temporary disability. with permanent disability. requiring vocational rehabilitation.

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To reduce chest foreshortening in a PA chest projection (lateral decubitus position), the patient's midsagittal plane is positioned parallel with the IR

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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