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Sasha says that UTIs are more likely to occur in men than in women. He says that this is because the male urethra is shorter, making it easier for bacteria to travel to the bladder. What is Sasha’s mistake?

A
Bacteria start in the bladder and travel to the urethra.
B
Women have a shorter urethra than men.
C
Men do not have urethras; only women do.
D
UTIs are not caused by bacteria.
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Which lists the organs in the correct order as food passes from the mouth to anus?

A
stomach, esophagus, large intestine, small intestine
B
esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine
C
stomach, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine
D
esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
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Hormone injections are often given to treat endocrine disorders. Which type of treatment is this?

A
dietary change
B
surgery
C
pharmacological treatment
D
immunosuppressant treatment
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Margaret wants to create a comparison for hormones to help her understand their function better. Which of the comparisons below is the best?

A
A hormone is like an e-mail with instructions from someone’s boss.
B
A hormone is like a key for a lock.
C
A hormone is like a lock that needs a particular key.
D
A hormone is like an employee who follows instructions from the boss.
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Common symptoms of digestive diseases and disorders include

A
constipation and fever.
B
headache and indigestion.
C
fainting and nausea.
D
vomiting and abdominal pain.

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