The Condition in the Host That Results from Pathogenic Parasitic

question 38

Multiple Choice

The condition in the host that results from pathogenic parasitic organism growing and multiplying within or on the host is called

• A)an infection.
• B)an infectious disease.
• C)pathogenesis.
• D)all of these.

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Definitions:

Inhaled Air

Air drawn into the lungs through breathing, containing oxygen necessary for bodily functions.

Alveoli

Tiny air sacs within the lungs where gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs.

Bronchioles

Small passages in the lungs that connect the bronchi to the alveoli, facilitating the transfer of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Nasal Cavity

The large air-filled space behind the nose involved in respiration and filtering, warming, and moistening incoming air.