Biting Flies,fleas,and Ticks

question 46

Multiple Choice

Biting flies,fleas,and ticks

• A)most often cause systemic infections.
• B)are best described as ectoparasites.
• C)are classified as helminths.
• D)cause mycotic infections.

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Definitions:

Glucose Consumption

The usage of glucose by the body as a source of energy or for metabolic processes.

Brain Activity

The functioning of the brain as evidenced by electrical, chemical, or metabolic changes, often measured by various neuroimaging techniques.

Brain Stem

The part of the brain that connects the spinal cord with the forebrain and cerebrum, controlling many basic life functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Sleeping

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