The concept that human and animal diseases are caused by microorganisms is called the ________.
A. cell theory
B. disease theory
C. causative theory
D. germ theory
Answer: D
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A. Meissner's corpuscles B. Ruffini endings C. Merkel cells D. red corpuscles E. Pacinian corpuscles
Coevolution would be expected to occur between all of these relationships except
a. predator and prey. b. parasite and host. c. mutualistic relationships. d. interspecific competitors. e. commensal relationships.
Chronic inflammation
A) can take years to go away but will go away eventually. B) is only of concern if the chronic inflammation is occurring in or next to the brain. C) works to protect host tissues until all pathogens have been eradicated. D) can lead to muscle aches and fatigue as the body struggles to heal itself. E) is not useful or protective and promotes atherosclerosis, cancers, and neurodegenerative disorders.
Some diseases can result from defective transport across the membrane. For example, cystic fibrosis results from a chloride ion transporter that does not function
Explain how this defective transporter would affect the electrochemical gradient of the cell. What will be an ideal response?