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elizabeth18

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on: Jul 2, 2018
On average, alcoholics can expect to live 10-12 years less than for nonalcoholics because __________.
 
  a. alcohol has calories, but few vital nutrients
  b. long-term consumption destroys liver cells and replaces them with scar tissue
  c. alcohol consumption may contribute to cancer
  d. All of the above
  e. None of the above

Question 2

AIDS is transmitted primarily through __________.
 
  a. blood transfusions
  b. physical contact with another person, where skin comes into contact
  c. the exchange of bodily fluids by kissing
  d. sexual intercourse (especially anal intercourse) and the sharing of needles by drug users
  e. breathing the exhaled air of an infected person


todom5090

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

d


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