A medical term that means pertaining to the colon and rectum is ________.

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


colorectal

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The major serotype of HIV in the United States is HIV-1

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Each month a(n) ________ ruptures on the ovarian cortex

A) ovum B) corpus luteum C) cyst D) graafian follicle

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The medical term for impaired hearing is:

A. anacusis B. otopathy C. paracusis D. presbycusis

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Peter has the flu and is hoping the doctor will give him high-dose antibiotics so he can soon feel better. Which statement best describes what Peter should understand about antibiotics and the flu?

A. Antibiotics are only effective against bacteria, and so they do not treat the flu. B. Antibiotics are most effective on viruses, so they will not reduce the severity of the flu. C. The flu is caused by a virus, and if taken soon after symptoms begin, antibiotics can lessen the severity. D. Antibiotics are effective only on infections and bad colds, so he won't find much relief using antibiotics.

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