A Reservoir Host Who Is Unaware of the Presence of the Pathogen

question 18

Multiple Choice

A reservoir host who is unaware of the presence of the pathogen and so spreads the disease is a ____.

• A) vector
• B) carrier
• C) fomite
• D) pathogen
• E) susceptible host

---

Definitions:

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services at which demand equals supply, and there is no tendency for the market price to change.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good demanded equals the quantity supplied, leading to a stable market condition.

Demand

The amount of a product or service that buyers are ready and capable of buying at different price points.

Public Utilities

Companies that provide essential services such as water, electricity, and telecommunications to the public, often under government regulation.