Which of the following is an intracellular parasite of humans that usually causes a mild pneumonia?

A. Anaplasma phagocytophilium
B. Chlamydophila pneumoniae
C. Chlamydophila psittaci
D. Ehrlichia chaffeensis
E. Rickettsia typhi


Answer: B

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What material provides the internal, flexible support of the ear?

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Ample evidence suggests that all animals respond to their environment through instinct and simple innately programmed learning and do not display cognitive behavior.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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