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nenivikky

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on: Jul 12, 2018
A substance that triggers an immune response is a(n)
 
  A) pathogen.
  B) antigen.
  C) antibody.
  D) toxin.

Question 2

Greg frequently gets cold sores (caused by HSV-1). He recently noticed that his left eye had a painful lesion, and he immediately made an appointment with his doctor.
 
  Greg's eye most likely became infected with the herpes virus when he touched his mouth and shortly afterward rubbed his eye, which is transmission via
  A) autoinoculation.
  B) direct contact.
  C) indirect contact.
  D) irritation.


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samiel-sayed

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


nenivikky

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

nguyenhoanhat

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Excellent

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