Another Name for Pertussis Is

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Multiple Choice

Another name for pertussis is

• A) the kissing disease.
• B) shingles.
• C) whooping cough.
• D) yellow fever.

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Definitions:

Filtration

A process by which solids are separated from liquids or gases by passing the mixture through a medium that retains the solids.

Reabsorption

The process in the kidneys where nutrients, water, and essential ions are reabsorbed into the bloodstream from filtered fluid.

Secretion

The process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland.

Urine Concentration

The process by which the kidneys regulate the electrolyte balance and water content in the body by adjusting the volume and concentration of urine.