A human infection that results from a microorganism that primarily infects animal populations is referred to as a(n) _________ infection

a. accidental
b. zoonotic
c. secondary
d. vector


B
Some microorganisms primarily infect animal populations but can occasionally infect humans in what is called a zoonotic infection.

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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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or move.

a. random coil b. leucine zipper c. ? sheet d. ? helix e. ? polysaccharide

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a. internal; the diaphragm b. internal; the ribs c. external; the diaphragm d. external; the ribs e. external; both the diaphragm and the ribs

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_________ is NOT a function of a fat. 

A. Providing insulation B. Storing energy C. Producing enzymes D. Shock absorption

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