An Infectious Agent That Originates from Outside the Body Is

question 34

Multiple Choice

An infectious agent that originates from outside the body is called ______.

• A) exogenous
• B) an exotoxin
• C) an enterotoxin
• D) endogenous
• E) axenic

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Definitions:

Intramuscularly

Refers to the administration of medication directly into the muscle, allowing for faster absorption than oral methods.

Ventrogluteal

A site on the body used for intramuscular injections, located on the hip away from major nerves and blood vessels.

Vastus Lateralis

A large muscle located on the side of the thigh, part of the quadriceps group, used for extending the leg at the knee and crucial in movements like walking, running, and jumping.

Deltoid

A thick, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint, responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion.