Match the examples with their correct medical use

A) prevent diseases
B) diagnose disease
C) treat symptoms, signs, conditions, and diseases

1) vaccinations given to immunize children

2) radiopaque dye used during x-ray procedures

3) antibiotics to kill bacteria and cure an infection

4) insulin to treat diabetes mellitus

5) contraceptive pills taken to prevent pregnancy


Answers: 1) A 2) B 3) C 4) C 5) A

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