Which is the best definition of a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection?

A) a common viral infection characterized by recurrent outbreaks of blister-like sores
B) a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium that usually affects mucous membranes
C) a sexually transmitted disease caused by a virus and characterized by the appearance of warty growths
D) a fatal, incurable sexually transmitted viral disease that causes a rash on the skin


C) a sexually transmitted disease caused by a virus and characterized by the appearance of warty growths

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Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.

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The pronator teres muscle is innervated by the median nerve (C6, C7).

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

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Two out of three adults in the United States are overweight

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Compared to triglyceride, glycogen is less economical to store because

a. Water is also stored along with it. b. Its molecular structure is less compact than that of fatty acids. c. A portion of glycogen is stored outside the muscle fibers in liver cells. d. High amounts of oxygen are contained in glycogen.

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