Which of the Following Statements About Biological Transmission Is FALSE

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about biological transmission is FALSE?

• A) The pathogen may enter the host in the vectorʹs feces.
• B) Houseflies are an important vector.
• C) The pathogen may be injected by the bite of the vector.
• D) The pathogen may require the vector as a host.
• E) The pathogen reproduces in the vector.

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Definitions:

Social Allergy Effect

A phenomenon where repeated exposure to certain behaviors or habits of others leads to an increasingly negative and irritated reaction over time.

Irritated

Feeling annoyance or discomfort, often due to a specific cause or situation.

Partners' Annoying Habits

Behaviors or actions by a partner in a relationship that are irritating or bothersome to the other person.

Propinquity Effect

The tendency for people to form friendships or romantic relationships with those whom they encounter often, making physical proximity a factor in relationship formation.