Which illness increases the risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer in heavy drinkers?

A. jaundice
B. hepatitis C
C. pancreatitis
D. HIV


Answer: B

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A. A high allostatic load is linked with physical wellness. B. A high allostatic load is linked with hypertension. C. A high allostatic load is linked with obesity. D. A high allostatic load is linked with heart disease.

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Which of the following does NOT occur shortly following oligomerization of the BCR upon antigen binding?

A. Movement of the BCR complex into areas of the membrane called "lipid rafts" B. Positioning of Ig? and Ig? to allow for phosphorylation of their ITAM motifs C. Positioning of CD3 to allow for phosphorylation if its ITAM motifs D. Formation of clathrin-coated pits around BCR complex E. All of the above occur.

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________ are molecules in the plasma that carry a positive or negative electrical charge

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following statements is correct about hepatitis B infections worldwide?

A) They are increasing but are not a major health problem. B) They are increasing and are a major health problem. C) They are declining and not a major health problem. D) They are declining but are still a major health problem.

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