How Does the DOT Define an Infectious Substance

question 40

Multiple Choice

How does the DOT define an infectious substance?

• A) Any substance capable of transmitting disease
• B) A material known to contain or is suspected of containing a pathogen that causes disease in humans or animals
• C) Any substance that can cause disease in animals
• D) A bacterium, virus, prion, or virion

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Definitions:

Estrogen

A group of steroid hormones that play a crucial role in the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics.

Tay-Sachs Disease

A rare, inherited disorder that destroys nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, marked by a loss of motor skills and progressive neurological decline.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting information.

Dominant Gene

A gene that suppresses the expression of another gene when they are both present.