Which of These Statements Is True Regarding the Impact of Climate

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements is true regarding the impact of climate change on the spread of disease?

• A) Drought has reduced the breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
• B) In many areas, temperature extremes have shortened the length of active seasons for many disease-carrying organisms.
• C) It has accelerated the spread of airborne diseases such as tuberculosis.
• D) It has allowed the number of habitats for disease-carrying organisms to expand.

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Definitions:

Chemical Mediators

Substances released by cells in the body that regulate physiological functions by mediating cell-to-cell communication.

Inflammation

A natural process of the body's immune system, responding to infection or injury by producing pain, heat, redness, and swelling.

Blood Vessels Permeability

A measure of how easily substances can pass through the wall of blood vessels from the bloodstream to the tissues.

Edema

Refers to the swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.