Which of These Statements Concerning the Causative Agent of Listeriosis

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements concerning the causative agent of listeriosis is TRUE?

• A) It can cause meningitis during the first month of life.
• B) It is usually transmitted by the respiratory route.
• C) It is uncommon in natural waters and vegetation.
• D) It is a Gram-negative thermophile.
• E) Most strains of L. monocytogenes are resistant to penicillin.

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Definitions:

Interneurons

Specialized neurons that act as intermediaries, transmitting impulses between other neurons, particularly within the brain and spinal cord.

Efferent

Nerve fibers that carry signals away from the central nervous system to effectors such as muscles and glands.

Afferent

Refers to the conveyance of sensory information from the peripheral body parts to the central nervous system.

Sensory Neuron

A type of neuron responsible for conveying information from sensory receptors towards the central nervous system.