Associated with hyperesthesia, tetany, and convulsions, ________________________________________, or lock jaw, is a highly fatal bacterial disease caused by the toxin of Clostridium tetani

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tetanus

Anatomy & Physiology

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In hypocalcemia,

A. PTH production is reduced. B. blood Ca2+ levels are increased. C. neuromuscular excitability decreases. D. neuromuscular excitability increases. E. depolarization is prevented.

Anatomy & Physiology

A depolarizing local potential will make the neuron ___ likely to generate a nerve impulse.

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People who get sick from hepatitis A food poisoning are given immunoglobulins to provide immediate protection. This is an example of a. naturally acquired active immunity

b. artificially acquired active immunity. c. artificially acquired passive immunity. d. naturally acquired passive immunity.

Anatomy & Physiology

NAD is derived from the vitamin ________.

A. B-2, riboflavin B. B-6, pyridoxine C. B-3, niacin D. B-12, cobalamin

Anatomy & Physiology