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abarnes · **on:** Jun 26, 2018

An acute respiratory infection characterized by a peculiar barking cough is:

A) pneumonia.
B) pertussis.
C) croup.
D) influenza.

Question 2

The ________ muscle raises and rotates the arm.

A) deltoid
B) triceps
C) biceps
D) trapezius

TheNamesImani · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 26, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung with symptoms that include coughing.
B) Pertussis is characterized by a whooping sound.
C) Correct.
D) Influenza, an acute, contagious respiratory infection with symptoms that include coughing.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) The triceps extends the forearm.
C) The biceps flexes the forearm.
D) The trapezius draws the head back and to the side.