Most Cases of Hookworm Infection Are Acquired by Ingestion of Eggs

question 35

True/False

Most cases of hookworm infection are acquired by ingestion of eggs in contaminated food or water.

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Definitions:

Water Table

The upper level of an underground surface in which the soil or rocks are permanently saturated with water.

Infiltration

The process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil, often influencing groundwater recharge and soil moisture.

Diagram

A diagram is a simplified drawing or plan that represents ideas, concepts, structures, or systems visually, often used for explanation or troubleshooting.

Aquifer

A subsurface layer of permeable rock, rock fractures, or loose materials like gravel, sand, or silt, capable of holding water from which groundwater can be drawn.