The body's first line of defense against the invasion of organisms is

A. the skin.
B. chlorination.
C. white blood cells.
D. fever.


A. the skin.

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Forty-four-year old Danielle Bouvier is on the waiting list for a kidney transplant and is receiving weekly dialysis. Her HLA type is: HLA-A: 0101/0301; HLA-B: 0702/0801; HLA-DRB1: 0301/0701

Today, Danielle's physician informed her that several potential kidney donors are available. Which of the following would be the most suitable? a. A: 0301/0201; B: 4402/0801; DRB1: 0301/0403 b. A: 0301/2902; B: 1801/0801; DRB1: 0301/0701 c. A: 2902/0201; B: 0702/0801; DRB1: 0301/13011 d. A: 0101/0101; B: 5701/0801; DRB1: 0701/0701 e. A: 0101/0301; B: 0702/5701; DRBA: 0403/0301.

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Define developmentally appropriate practice as it relates to drug prevention.

What will be an ideal response?

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The ________ compresses or flattens the abdomen

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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