The membranes that line the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities and most of the internal organs are referred to as _____.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


serous membranes

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A. dilution B. pass-through C. flow-through D. chemostatic

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What characteristics of polio virus and infection make it possible that this disease will likely be eradicated? Check all that apply.

A. There is an effective vaccine that prevents polio. B. Polio virus has no animal reservoirs. C. There is effective antiviral therapy for polio infection.

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An inanimate object that harbors and transmits a pathogen is a ________.

A. vector B. source C. fomite D. reservoir E. carrier

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Which of the following may result in muscular weakness?

a. deficiencies in phosphorus and calcium b. deficiencies in iodine and iron c. deficiencies in iron and manganese d. deficiencies in phosphorus and potassium

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