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imanialler

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Which bacteria, if inhaled, are most likely fatal?
 
  A) Streptococcus
  B) anthrax
  C) diphtheria
  D) Clostridium botulinum

Question 2

Which of the following surgical procedures means to remove the eyeball?
 
  A) photorefractive keratectomy
  B) laser photocoagulation
  C) enucleation
  D) scleral buckling
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: The term is derived from the Greek word anthrakos, which means coal, referring to the blackening effect the infection has on the skin and lungs.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: Enucleation removes the eyeball. Photorefractive keratectomy corrects errors of refraction. Laser photocoagulation destroys a piece of the retina. Scleral buckling stabilizes a detaching retina.


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