Which disease is caused by members of the genus Mycobacterium?

A) Cholera
B) Diabetes
C) Leprosy
D) Influenza
E) Tetanus


C) Leprosy

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In a fetal pig, dorsal and ventral refer respectively to

(a) the head and tail regions of the body. (b) the tail and the head regions of the body. (c) the upper (back) portion and the lower (underside) portion of the body. (d) the lower (underside) portion and the upper (back) portion of the body.

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How do gap junctions differ from desmosomes?

a. A gap junction bridges the space between cells. b. A gap junction is a much larger space between cells. c. A gap junction provides communication between cells. d. A gap junction can control the passage of materials between cells. e. A gap junction requires the use of ATP to open and close its channels.

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The sequence of eras beginning with the earliest era and processing forward to the most recent era in the geologic time scale is

A. Archean - Mesozoic - Cenozoic. B. Cenozoic - Archean - Mesozoic. C. Archean - Paleozoic - Proterozoic. D. Mesozoic - Cenozoic - Paleozoic. E. Paleozoic - Mesozoic - Cenozoic.

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What disease is characterized by erosions in the mucous membrane lining of the gastrointestinal tract, specifically the stomach?

A) Peptic ulcer disease B) Crohn's disease C) Cholethiasis D) Cholecystitis

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