Diplococci bacteria are responsible for causing ________.

A. syphilis and Lyme disease
B. tuberculosis.
C. gonorrhea and some forms of meningitis
D. boils, acne, and abscesses
E. gastroenteritis and tetanus


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Bringing the vocal folds into position to initiate phonation is termed

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