Question 1 2PTSWhat is the major virus involved in the development of cervical cancer?
a)Herpes simplex virus type 6
b)Herpes simplex virus type
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c)Human papillomavirus
d)Human immunodeficiency virus
Question 2 2PTSWhich statement accurately describes childhood asthma?
a)An obstructive airway disease characterized by reversible airflow obstruction, bronchial hyperreactivity, and inflammation
b)A pulmonary disease characterized by severe hypoxemia, decreased pulmonary compliance, and diffuse densities on chest x-ray imaging
c)A pulmonary disorder involving an abnormal expression of a protein, producing viscous mucus that lines the airways, pancreas, sweat ducts, and vas deferens
d)An obstructive airway disease characterized by atelectasis and increased pulmonary resistance as a result of a surfactant deficiency
Question 3 0 / 2 pts The ability of the pathogen to invade and multiply in the host is referred to as:
a)Infectivity
b)Toxigenicity
c)Pathogenicity
d)Virulence
Question 4 2PTSObesity creates a greater risk for dehydration in people because:
a)Adipose cells contain little water because fat is water repelling.
b)The metabolic rate of obese adults is slower than the rate of lean adults.
c)The rate of urine output of obese adults is higher than the rate of output of lean adults.
d)The thirst receptors of the hypothalamus do not function effectively.
Question 5 2PTSContinued therapy of pernicious anemia (PA) generally lasts how long?
a)6 to 8 weeks
b)8 to 12 months
c)Until the iron level is normal
d)The rest of one’s life
Question 6 2PTSWhich statement best describes cystic fibrosis?
a)Obstructive airway disease characterized by reversible airflow obstruction, bronchial hyperreactivity, and inflammation
b)Respiratory disease characterized by severe hypoxemia, decreased pulmonary compliance, and diffuse densities on chest x-ray imaging
c)Pulmonary disorder involving an abnormal expression of a protein-producing viscous mucus that obstructs the airways, pancreas, sweat ducts, and vas deferens
d)Pulmonary disorder characterized by atelectasis and increased pulmonary resistance as a result of a surfactant deficiency
Question 7 2PTSWhat pulmonary defense mechanism propels a mucous blanket that entraps particles moving toward the oropharynx? [Show Less]