Bancroft’s filariasis (also called “elephantiasis”) is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti. The worm is normally transmitted to humans by
a. a mosquito bite.
b. consumption of uncooked fish or shellfish.
c. drinking water.
d. all of the above
Answer: A
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A) more sensitive to sound, but only in the low-frequency range B) more sensitive to sound, but only in the high-frequency range C) more sensitive to sound in general D) less sensitive to sound in general
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a. photophorylation b. chemioxidation c. oxidative phosphorylation d. pyruvate metabolism
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