A ________________ carrier is a person who carries a defective gene that, when combined in reproduction with a similar one from another person, may yield a genetic defect

What is the protective mechanism underlying a narrowed pulse pressure?

A) Increase the amount of oxygen entering the lungs. B) Stop the loss of blood internally or externally. C) Increase the oxygen-carrying capacity of the red blood cells. D) Maintain an adequate blood pressure for perfusion.

Which of the following terms describes when antibiotics are not effective against some bacteria?

a. dependence b. anaphylaxis c. resistance d. tolerance