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Chelseaamend

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A certain type of recurring, often one-sided headache, which is often accompanied by nausea and/or vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light, is called ________.
 
  A) narcolepsy
  B) migraine
  C) meningitis
  D) photophobia

Question 2

The function of the gastrointestinal system is to ________.
 
  A) digest food
  B) circulate blood
  C) inhale and exhale gases
  D) recognize and destroy disease-causing organisms


heinisk01

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) This does not describe narcolepsy.
B) Correct
C) Meningitis shows sensitivity to light, but not any of the other signs.
D) Photophobia is the sensitivity to light, but does not include all of the other signs.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) This is the function of the cardiovascular system.
C) This is the function of the respiratory system.
D) This is the function of the lymphatic system and the blood.


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