A Disease in Which the Causative Agent Remains Inactive for a Time

question 23

Multiple Choice

A disease in which the causative agent remains inactive for a time before producing symptoms is referred to as

• A) zoonotic.
• B) latent.
• C) subacute.
• D) subclinical.
• E) acute.

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Definitions:

Melanin

A natural pigment found in the skin, hair, and eyes that determines color and provides protection against ultraviolet radiation.

Keratinocytes

The predominant cell type in the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin, responsible for producing keratin, a protein that gives skin its strength and flexibility.

Sebaceous Glands

Small oil-producing glands located in the skin of mammals, involved in lubricating the skin and hair.

Melanoma

A type of skin cancer that develops from the pigment-producing cells known as melanocytes, which can become aggressive if not treated early.