What is virulence?
a. The disease-producing power of a pathogen
b. The toxicity of a virus
c. The strength of a microorganism
d. The number of pathogens in the body
e. The deadliness of a toxin
a
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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A) A higher rate of SIDS B) Babies of lower birth weights C) Premature births D) All of the above
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A. Increased parasympathetic activity to the heart B. Decreased total peripheral resistance C. Increased end-diastolic volume D. All of the above increase force of contraction
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A. neck B. hollow behind the knee C. armpit D. thigh E. calf