Which of the following diseases is transmitted by the bite of human body lice?

A) bubonic plague
B) tularemia
C) Pontiac fever
D) trench fever
E) brucellosis


D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by an inflammation of tendons passing through the carpal tunnel of the wrist. What causes this inflammation and pain?

A) The associated muscles are too weak and begin to spasm, leading to inflammation. B) The muscles eventually fatigue and become swollen, thus swelling the tendon. C) The tendons become stretched out and ultimately tear away from the bone. D) Certain continuous hand motions cause the tendons to repeatedly rub against bone.

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Which of the following substances is released outside of the body in its normal route of action?

A) paracrine signal B) neurotransmitter C) prostaglandin D) pheromone E) growth factor

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