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luminitza

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Describe the similarity and the difference between the words infectious and communicable.
 
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The stomach is located anterior to the pancreas. How then would you describe the location of the pancreas with respect to the stomach?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Both types of disease are caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. A communicable disease is a type of infectious disease that is transmitted by direct or indirect contact with an infected person, animal, or insect.

Answer to Question 2

The pancreas is located posterior to the stomach. The opposite of anterior is posterior.



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