Reactions are used to detect antibodies for relatively large pathogens, such as bacteria. for these tests, the antigen is mixed with the test sample at various dilutions. reaction mixes are then monitored for the formation of visible aggregates.

Which of the following represents the results of a review of well-controlled studies of vitamin c supplementation on the resistance to, and recovery from, colds? there was a reduction in the duration of colds by 50% on the average. there was a slight effect on reducing the duration and severity of colds for people taking vitamin c supplements. there was a significant reduction in the duration of colds in people who consumed at least one gram a day. there was a significant reduction in the number of colds only in people who consumed > three grams per day.

Asoccer mom is driving her 75 year old grandmother and her 9 year old daughter home after the game. the grandmother and daughter were both in the back seat and both were wearing their seat belts. a car ran a red light in front of them, causing them to t-bone that car on the passenger side. fortunately there were no serious injuries, but the grandmother did sustain several rib fractures. the mother, daughter and driver of the at-fault car were shaken up but unhurt. what are some possible reasons that the grandmother sustained rib fractures while the other victims did not?

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