Human Anatomy
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780135168059
Author: Marieb, Elaine Nicpon, Brady, Patricia, Mallatt, Jon
Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc.,
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On the evening news, Samantha heard that the deer population in her state had increased greatly in the past few years, and she knew that deer were often seen walking the streets of her suburban community. Suddenly, she exclaimed, "So that's why several children in my son's class got Lyme disease this year!" Explain her reasoning. (Refer to “Related Clinical Terms")
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