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For a number of reasons, including changes in the immune system, older adults have a greater risk of contracting
 
  a. exacerbators.
  b. drug excretion.
  c. autolymphomosis.
  d. HIV.

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The common cold, influenza, and food poisoning are examples of
 
  a. simple diseases.
  b. immune system diseases.
  c. acute diseases.
  d. chronic diseases.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: d

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: c


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Reply 2 on: Aug 23, 2018
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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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