Describe Three Types of Reservoirs of Infection in Humans

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Essay

Describe three types of reservoirs of infection in humans. Give an example disease for each type of reservoir.

Recognize the signs and symptoms of disorganized speech and behavior in schizophrenia.

Understand the concept of negative and positive symptoms in schizophrenia and their manifestations.

Identify factors that influence the risk and course of schizophrenia.

Recognize the signs and symptoms of dissociative disorders and their diagnostic criteria.

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Definitions:

Stereocilia

Hairlike projections on the surface of certain cells, such as those in the inner ear, involved in mechanosensing.

Dynamic Equilibrium

A state of balance between continuing processes, often referring to the balance of substances in a biological system or to the balance of forces in a mechanical system.

Gelatinous Mass

A jelly-like substance, often found in the body as part of various structures or tissues.

Static Equilibrium

A state where an object is at rest or its center of mass moves at a constant velocity, with no net force acting upon it.