How does having type I diabetes predispose an individual to fungal infections?
A) Diabetics often have trauma to their feet and hands due to neuropathy.
B) High sugar levels cause the body to break down protein and so the blood pH becomes acidic.
C) High sugar levels can impair humoral immunity and the function of the white blood cells.
D) All of the above.
D
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a. Cortical association areas b. Brainstem and cerebellum c. Motor and sensory areas of the cortex d. Basal ganglia and thalamus
A fire lane is not designed for any other purposes
A. True B. False
A(n) ________ ________ stain is used to identify bacteria that have a waxy cell wall, such as the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following is not a factor for the proper sterilization using ethylene oxide (ETO)?
A. temperature of the gas B. time of exposure C. the object being a liquid D. gas concentration