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Which of the following causes tinea infections?
 
  a. fomites c. dermatophytes
  b. mites d. bacterium

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During adolescence, estrogen causes which of the following changes in the female?
 
  a. epiphyseal maturation, which in turn inhibits long bone growth
  b. the greatest widening of the hips she will experience in her lifetime
  c. the greatest peaking of sexual interest in preparation for sexual life
  d. nesting instinct, with a desire to find a life mate and have a family



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Answer to Question 1

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A Incorrect. Fomites do not cause tinea infections.
B Incorrect. Mites do not cause tinea infections.
C Correct. The tinea infections are caused by dermatophytes, a group of closely related fungi that invade the outer keratin layer of the skin and its appendages, the hair and nails.
D Incorrect. Bacteria do not cause tinea infections.

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Estrogen promotes epiphyseal maturation, which in turn inhibits long bone growth. Estrogen is not associated with the widening of the hips, a peak of sexual interest, or a nesting instinct.
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A Correct. Estrogen promotes epiphyseal maturation, which in turn inhibits long bone growth.
B Incorrect. Estrogen is not associated with the widening of the hips.
C Incorrect. Estrogen is not associated with a peak of sexual interest.
D Incorrect. Estrogen is not associated with a nesting instinct.




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