By the process of __________, an organism’s tissues store a pollutant taken up from the environment, causing the

amount in the body to increase over time. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


ANSWER: bioaccumulation

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Which characteristic of antibodies is responsible for some autoimmune disorders?

a. affinity b. avidity c. cross reactivity d. complement fixation

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Fats that are liquids at room temperature are considered ________ fats

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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When immunization levels in a population are high, ________ provides protection from infection for at-risk persons who cannot be immunized

A) contact immunity B) active immunization C) herd immunity D) adjuvant therapy E) variolation

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