Which of the Following Conditions Is the Most Common Cause

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions is the most common cause of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea?

• A) Viral gastroenteritis
• B) Staphylococcal food poisoning
• C) Acute hepatitis A
• D) E.coli gastroenteritis

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Definitions:

Tay-Sachs Disease

Inherited birth defect caused by the loss of genes that encode the enzyme necessary for breaking down certain fatty substances; appears 4 to 6 months after birth and results in intellectual disability, physical changes, and death by about age 5.

Genetic Errors

Flaws or mutations in an organism's DNA sequence that can lead to diseases, disorders, or physical variations.

Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy

A non-invasive imaging technique that measures brain activity through hemodynamic responses associated with neural behavior.