The most severe form of malaria, called "blackwater fever" is caused by Plasmodium (falciparum/malariae/ovale/vivax).

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


falciparum

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Alcohol is a waste product produced by yeast in the presence of sugar and the absence of ________.

A. ATP B. H2O C. CO2 D. O2

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Standing still and at attention for long periods can result in inadequate venous return. The effects of this can be seen when even young and healthy soldiers sometimes faint when standing at attention for long periods. Which of the following is NOT occurring to promote return of blood from the venous system in this situation?

A. sympathetic activation of smooth muscle in large veins B. skeletal muscle activity compressing veins and forcing blood flow C. one way flow in the venous system due to valves D. ventricular contraction E. None of the choices for this question are correct.

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Members of the family Enterobacteriaceae

A. include E. coli, Enterobacter, Salmonella, and Shigella. B. include many medically relevant bacteria. C. primarily reside in the intestinal tract of humans and animals. D. are facultative anaerobes. E. All of the choices are correct.

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Which of the following is a fermented meat product?

A. Hot dogs B. Country-cured hams C. Beef jerky D. Italian sausage

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