Which of the Following Is the Most Common Infectious Cause

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most common infectious cause of death in the United States?

• A)Cystic fibrosis
• B)Polio
• C)Pneumonia
• D)Tuberculosis

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Definitions:

Quartz

A hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon dioxide (SiO2), widely used in jewelry and as an industrial abrasive.

Igneous Rock

A type of rock that comes into existence when lava or magma cools and turns solid.

Pyroclastic Flow

A fast-moving current of hot gas and volcanic materials (such as ash) that flows down the sides of a volcano during an explosive eruption.

Hot

Having a high temperature, often used in the context of describing the thermal state of magma, lava flows, or the Earth's core.