The Smaller the Number of Microorganisms Necessary to Cause Infection

question 13

Multiple Choice

The smaller the number of microorganisms necessary to cause infection in a competent host, the more _____ the microorganism.

• A) opportunistic
• B) parasitic
• C) invasive
• D) virulent

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Definitions:

Role

The behavior expected of an individual who occupies a given social position or status.

Dominant Emotion

The prevailing or most frequently experienced emotion within a particular context or period of an individual's life.

Systems Of Interaction

Networks or structures in which entities interact, affecting each other in various ways.

Fear

An emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger, often causing physical and psychological reactions.