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imanialler

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Which of the following is a high risk group among children and adolescents for contracting Hepatitis B?
 
  1. Those living in institutions
   2. Individuals infected by sexual partners
   3. Children who are hemophiliacs or are receiving frequent blood transfusions
   4. All of the above

Question 2

Besides carrying the female genes, the X chromosome also carries: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Aspects of metabolism
  b. Blood formation
  c. Intellect
  d. Color blindness
  e. Immune responses



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1. High risk groups include those living in institutions.
2. High risk groups include those living in institutions, those involved in IV drug use, and those infected by sexual partners.
3. Hepatitis B is transmitted by blood or blood products, or by sexual contact. Children who are hemophiliacs or are receiving frequent blood transfusions are at risk. Individuals who have traveled to Africa or Asia are also at higher risk.
4. Hepatitis B is transmitted by blood or blood products, or by sexual contact. High risk groups include those living in institutions, those involved in IV drug use, those infected by sexual partners, and children who are hemophiliacs or are receiving frequent blood transfusions. Individuals who have traveled to Africa or Asia are also at higher risk

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
The X chromosome is larger than the Y chromosome and carries (in addition to female genes) aspects of metabolism, blood formation, and color blindness.




imanialler

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM


Liddy

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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