The destructive substances released from some bacteria when they die are known as:
A) endotoxins.
B) syncytia.
C) prions.
D) exotoxins.
A
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A. ophthalmologist B. optometrist C. otologist D. entomologist
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A) warm the patient's hands and try again. B) place the probe on the patient's earlobe. C) place the probe on the patient's toe. D) try a different pulse oximeter.