Which of the Following Statements About the Causative Agent of Rocky

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the causative agent of Rocky Mountain spotted fever is FALSE?

• A) It is transmitted by ticks.
• B) It is an intracellular parasite.
• C) It is gram- negative.
• D) It is in the genus Rickettsia.
• E) It is found in soil and water.

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Definitions:

Tensor Fasciae Lata

A muscle of the thigh involved in stabilizing and moving the leg, and tightens the fascia around the thigh to aid in body movements.

Gluteus Maximus

The largest and outermost of the three gluteal muscles, involved in the movement of the hip and thigh.

Gluteus Medius

A muscle located on the outer surface of the ilium, involved in the rotation and abduction of the thigh.

Ball and Socket

A type of synovial joint that allows for movement in almost any direction, found in the shoulder and hip.