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swpotter12

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Opportunistic infections are common in AIDS patients.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The suffix for drooping is -ptysis.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


stillxalice

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: The suffix -pytsis means spitting. The suffix -ptosis means drooping.


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