An organism that lives on or in another organism and uses that other organism to the detriment of the host organism is a(n) ________. 

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


parasite
A parasite is an organism that lives on or in another organism and uses that other organism to the detriment of the host organism.
 

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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A surgical wound treated with primary closure:

A. should be fully re-epithelialized in 7–10 days. B. should have the staples removed within 3–5 days and replaced with adhesive strips, such as steri-strips, to minimize scarring. C. is likely to dehisce if there is insufficient tension to promote re-epithelialization across the suture line. D. is twice as likely to become infected if closed with stitches rather than staples.

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All of the following are important to providing medical care safely, EXCEPT:

A) using appropriate personal protective equipment. B) double checking medication doses. C) driving with "due regard." D) wearing a N-95 respirator during extrication.

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________ uses a rigid or flexible ureteroscope, which is inserted through the urethra and advanced into the renal pelvis and ureter

A. Cystoscopy B. Ureteroscopy

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