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sheilaspns

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When an 8-year-old asks the nurse how shots kept her from getting whooping cough, the nurse explains that the shots:
 
  a. Were borrowed antibodies from another person who had whooping cough
  b. Gave her a tiny case of whooping cough and then she made her own antibodies
  c. Strengthened the antibodies she was born with
  d. Are only temporary borrowed antibodies, and she needs to have another shot every 5 years

Question 2

In fetal development, the _________ is open to allow blood to flow in the heart.
 
  1. Patent ductus arteriosus
   2. Pulmonic valve
   3. Aortic valve
   4. Bicuspid valve



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Answer to Question 1

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Vaccines contain live weakened or dead organisms that are not strong enough to cause disease, but they stimulate the body to develop an immune reaction and antibodies. This is active acquired immunity.

Answer to Question 2

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1. The patient ductus arteriosus is the opening in the heart that allows blood to flow in the heart.
2. The pulmonic valve is not the opening.
3. The aortic valve is open before and after birth.
4. The bicuspid valve is open before and after birth.




sheilaspns

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM


ebonylittles

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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