A Pathogen Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

A pathogen is:

• A) a healing force.
• B) the pattern of illness in a population.
• C) a disease.
• D) any agent, such as a bacterium or virus, that can cause a disease.

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Definitions:

Gilded Age

refers to a period in late 19th century America characterized by rapid industrialization, economic growth, and ostentatious displays of wealth, alongside stark social inequalities.

Industrialization

The process of social and economic change that transforms a society from agrarian to an industrial one, marked by the development of large-scale manufacturing, urbanization, and technological innovation.

Political Isolation

A state where an individual, group, or country is set apart or detached from larger political activities, organizations, or alliances.

Decentralization

The distribution of administrative powers or functions from a central authority to local units or organizations.