Staphylococcal Food Poisoning Is Called an Intoxication Disorder Because

question 66

Multiple Choice

Staphylococcal food poisoning is called an intoxication disorder because

• A) toxic bacteria are ingested in the food.
• B) the bacteria produce type III secretion system toxins.
• C) the bacteria release toxins when they are digested.
• D) toxins produced by the bacteria growing in the food are ingested along with the food.
• E) affected people appear drunk.

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Definitions:

Little or No Association

A term describing a weak or non-existent relationship between two variables in a statistical analysis.

Moderately Strong Association

A term describing a fair level of correlation between two variables, indicating that as one variable changes, the other tends to change in a predictable pattern.

Linear Association

A relationship between two variables where changes in the value of one variable are proportionally linked to changes in the value of another variable.

Negative Association

An interaction between two variables characterized by the increase of one variable leading to the decrease of the other.