Answer the following question given this paragraph: Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver. It is caused by a virus called hepatitis B, which can be passed through sexual activity. Hepatitis B causes vomiting. It also causes yellowing of the skin and eyes. The disease goes away on its own in some people. Other people are sick for the rest of their lives. In these people, the virus usually damages the liver. It may also lead to liver cancer. Medicines can help prevent liver damage in these people. There is also a vaccine to protect against hepatitis B. Q: What part of the body does hepatitis b effect? Choices: - kidney - joints - heart - liver A:
liver
Answer the following question given this paragraph: Core electrons are the electrons that are closer to the nucleus and therefore do not participate in bonding. Q: Because core electrons are closer to the nucleus, they are not involved in what? Choices: - diffusion - splitting - fission - bonding A:
bonding
Q: Answer the following question given this paragraph: Q: Platelets play a role in what cascade of reactions that converts plasma fibrinogen to fibrin? Choices: - hemophilia - sickle cell anemia - bleeding - blood clotting A:
A: blood clotting
Question: Answer the following question given this paragraph: Pearson Scott Foresman. The biceps help contract the arm, while the triceps help extend the arm . Public Domain. Q: What bodily function do the triceps help perform? Choices: - perform crunches - make a fist - lift the leg - extend the arm A:
Answer: extend the arm
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: Although the hillside is interesting, that's not why this was done. Terracing prevents soil erosion on a hillside that is being farmed. Many techniques can be utilized to reduce soil erosion. Q: What prevents soil erosion on a hillside that is being farmed? Choices: - slash-and-burn - irrigation - no-till farming - terracing A:
**Answer**
terracing
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: In ex vivo gene therapy, done outside the body, cells are removed from the patient and the proper gene is inserted using a virus as a vector. The modified cells are placed back into the patient. Q: What is used as a vector for gene insertion in ex vivo gene therapy? Choices: - typhus - penicillin - bacteria - virus A:
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virus