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Interaction of antigen and antibody activates a series of blood proteins called complement, and products of complement activation function as mediators of inflammation.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Many parasites are transmitted by contaminated food or water or by contact with infected animals. Which of the following parasitic diseases is NOT transmitted in this manner?
 
  A. Toxoplasmosis
  B. Giardiasis
  C. Malaria
  D. Cryptosporidiosis



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Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

C



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