The Number of Vibrio Cholera Cells Necessary to Produce Cholera

question 67

True/False

The number of Vibrio cholera cells necessary to produce cholera in an exposed individual is drastically reduced if the individual is malnourished.

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Definitions:

Bile Salts

Components of bile, which aid in the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine by emulsifying fats.

Micelles

Aggregates of surfactant molecules dispersed in a liquid colloid, forming a structure with a hydrophilic (water-attracting) exterior and a hydrophobic (water-repelling) core.

Digested Lipids

These are lipids that have been broken down by the digestive process into smaller molecules, such as fatty acids and glycerol, for absorption and use by the body.

Disaccharides

Sugars composed of two monosaccharide molecules bonded together, such as lactose and sucrose.