The brain damage noted in a human who has contracted BSE ("Mad Cow Disease") is caused by a
A) type of protein known as a prion.
B) virus.
C) bacterium.
D) deficiency in blood levels of calcium.
E) kuru virus.
Answer: A
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A. 0.11 B. 0.21 C. 0.31 D. 0.41
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a. cues of touch. b. additional visual cues, such as color, size, and shape. c. waiting long enough to think through an answer. d. hypnosis.
In a study of effects of alcohol on driving ability, the control group should be given
a. a high dosage of alcohol. b. one-half the dosage given the experimental group. c. a driving test before and after drinking alcohol. d. no alcohol at all.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that it is legal to use urine tests to screen students in public high schools for drug use
A. only if there is evidence that the individual student has used drugs. B. only with the parents' permission. C. only after the student has been in a treatment program. D. if they are involved in extracurricular activities.