Leptospirosis Has All the Following Characteristics Except

question 30

Multiple Choice

Leptospirosis has all the following characteristics except

• A)it most common in cattle, horses, pigs, and dogs.
• B)the pathogen is a spirochete.
• C)it infects kidneys, liver, brain, and eyes.
• D)humans acquire it by contact with abraded skin or mucous membranes.
• E)it can be transmitted by animal bites.

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Definitions:

Glycerol Molecule

A simple compound forming the backbone of most lipids, used by the body in various metabolic processes.

Fat

A macronutrient that is one of the body's primary sources of energy, playing crucial roles in hormone production, cell structure, and absorption of vitamins.

Energy Density

A measure of the energy (calories) a food provides relative to its weight, high in fats and sugars means high energy density.

Complex Carbohydrate

Carbohydrates composed of sugar molecules strung together in long, complex chains, found in foods such as fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans.