The Most Common Cause of Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS)

question 27

Multiple Choice

The most common cause of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) is:

• A) myocardial infarction.
• B) pulmonary disease.
• C) septic shock.
• D) autoimmune disease.

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Definitions:

Antibiotics

Medicinal substances used to treat bacterial infections by either killing bacteria directly or inhibiting their growth.

Chytrid

A group of mostly aquatic fungi that play a role in decomposing organic matter and can sometimes be harmful to amphibians.

Chitin

A long-chain polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, a derivative of glucose, forming a hard, protective exoskeleton in arthropods and cell walls of some fungi.

Wheat Rust

A disease caused by fungi that affects wheat crops, leading to significant yield losses.