Hepatitis C Is Particularly Dangerous for All of the Following

question 6

Multiple Choice

Hepatitis C is particularly dangerous for all of the following reasons except

• A)The infected person may not have symptoms
• B)Signs and symptoms of liver disease and damage may not appear for many years
• C)Infected persons without symptoms can spread the virus to others
• D)Contaminated water can affect many people

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Definitions:

Fenestrated Capillaries

Capillaries with small pores in their endothelial lining allowing for increased permeability to fluids and small molecules, found in areas requiring extensive exchange such as in kidneys and endocrine glands.

Kidney

A pair of organs located in the abdominal cavity that filter blood, remove waste products, and regulate fluid balance.

Pancreas

A glandular organ in the digestive system that produces insulin, digestive enzymes, and other hormones.

Thoroughfare Channel

Channel for blood through a capillary bed from an arteriole to a venule.