Pediculosis is a medical condition caused by an infestation with head ice. The h

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Pediculosis is a medical condition caused by an infestation with head ice. The head louse develops into an adult in the scalp through three maturation stages. The egg stage is hard to see. but is characterized by what appears to be dandruff or droplets of hairspray on a hair shaft. Another name for the egg stage is: a. Nit b. Nymph c. Adult d. All of the above e. None of the above Bedbugs have feasted on sleeping humans for thousands of years. Afterworld War II, they were eradicated from most developed nations with the use of a pesticide that has since been banned because it's so toxic to the environment. The name of the pesticide is a. DDT b. DEET c. NEET d. All of the above e. None of the above Contact with this organism is considered to be the main factor responsible for development of Wants a. Herpes Simplex Virus b. Malasseria c. Human Papilloma Virus d. Pediculus humanus capitis. e. None the the above f. None of the above Halitosis or bad breath is cause by: a. The breakdown of food particles in and around your teeth. b. Eating foods containing volatile oils such as garlic or onions. c. Consumption of too much alcohol. d. Poor dental hygiene and periodontal disease e. All of the above f. None of the above Cold sores, sometimes called fever blisters, are caused by: a. Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) b. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) c. Malassezia d. Human papillomavirus (HPV) e. All of the above f. None of the above Blockage of the ear canal by ear wax is one of the most common causes of temporary deafness. Earwax is also known by the medical term: a. Cerumen b. Sebum c. Sweat d. Mucus e. All of the above f. None of the above

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Question: 18. Another name for the egg stage is _ .

Answer: a. Nit

The life cycle of the head louse has three stages: egg, nymph, and adult. Nits are lice eggs

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