An acute respiratory infection characterized by a peculiar barking cough is:
A) pneumonia.
B) pertussis.
C) croup.
D) influenza.
C
Explanation: A) Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung with symptoms that include coughing.
B) Pertussis is characterized by a "whooping" sound.
C) Correct.
D) Influenza, an acute, contagious respiratory infection with symptoms that include coughing.
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A. the rate of bacteria growth, and poor hand washing practices. B. the frequency of resistant genes among bacteria, and antibiotic overuse. C. overuse of antibiotics, and human evolutionary changes. D. poor hand washing, and frequency of resistance genes among bacteria.
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a. atrophy. b. fitness. c. strength. d. endurance.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following lifetime activities can be taught as a combination unit?
a. Pickleball and tennis b. Racquetball and badminton c. Frisbee and racquetball d. Pickleball and racquetball