A peculiar paroxysmal cough ending in a "crowing" or "whooping" sound, also called whooping cough, is called ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


pertussis

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Which type of condition is defined as a disease that develops and continues over a long period?

A) terminal disease B) subclinical disease C) infectious disease D) chronic disease

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Incomplete proteins come from

A. animal sources. B. non-animal sources. C. oils. D. soy beans.

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Which condition is commonly known as hiccups?

A) intermittent claudication B) rickets C) singultus D) syncope

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Which of the following statements is true of women and retirement?

A. Women are much more likely than older men to have earnings in retirement. B. Women are less likely to work in part-time jobs that do not qualify for a retirement plan. C. Women invest less conservatively than men, therefore accumulating more retirement assets. D. More women depend solely on social security benefits in retirement than do men.

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