From Around 1680 to Around 1880,the Acceptable Form of Taking

question 162

Multiple Choice

From around 1680 to around 1880,the acceptable form of taking opium among Europeans and Americans was __________.

• A)smoking
• B)injecting it
• C)drinking it
• D)smoking it

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Definitions:

Fimbriae

Short, hair-like structures on the surface of some bacteria that help in attachment to host tissues and in the transfer of genetic material.

Electron Microscope

A microscope capable of producing high-resolution, highly magnified images through the use of an electron beam (rather than light). Transmission electron microscopes (TEMs) produce images of thin sections; scanning electron microscopes (SEMs) produce images of surfaces.

Actinomycetes

A group of Gram-positive bacteria known for their soil-dwelling habits and significant role in the decomposition of organic materials.

Peptidoglycan

A complex polymer found in the cell walls of most bacteria, providing structural strength and shape.