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  • Did mercury cure syphilis?


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  • Mercury was the remedy of choice for syphilis in Protestant Europe Until the early 20th century, the primary treatment for syphilis was mercury, in the form of calomel, ointments, steam baths, pills, and other concoctions Mercury was already being used in Western Europe to treat skin diseases 

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    • 1. What occurs during the digestion of protein?

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    • A. Specific hormones breakdown proteins into simple sugars
    • B. Specific enzymes breakdown proteins into simple sugars
    • C. Specific hormones breakdown proteins into complex starches
    • D. Specific enzymes breakdown proteins into amino acids
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    • 2. The term metabolism is best defined as

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    • A. the number of calories it takes to keep from shivering on a cold day
    • B. biochemical reactions involved in building cell molecules or breaking down molecules for energy
    • C. the length of time it takes to digest and absorb fats
    • D. a measure of carbohydrate utilization, typically involving measurement of calories
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    • 3. Cobalt 60 is used for cancer treatment it emmits which rays?

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    • A. Alpha
    • B. Beta
    • C. Gamma
    • D. X rays
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    • 4. Warts are contagious.

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    • A. TRUE
    • B. FALSE
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    • 5. Study of teeth is called

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    • A. Pedagogy
    • B. Ornithology
    • C. Orthoepy
    • D. Odontology
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    • 6. Which of the following is the primary purpose of the DSM?

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    • A. Understanding the causes of mental disorders
    • B. Placement of mental disorders in appropriate cultural context
    • C. Diagnosis of mental disorders
    • D. Selection of appropriate psychological therapies for mental disorders
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    • 7. Alcohol first impairs your

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    • A. hearing skills
    • B. colour recognition
    • C. judgement
    • D. heart
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    • 8. Why is burning coal a major source of pollution?
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    • 9. Which of the following is not transferred by alveoli?

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    • A. Gases
    • B. Oxygen
    • C. Blood
    • D. Carbondioxide
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    • 10. Which of the following is a healthy blood pressure level?

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    • A. 120/80
    • B. 140/90
    • C. 135/75
    • D. 130/70
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