The Dried Residues of fiNe Droplets from Mucus or Saliva

question 77

Multiple Choice

The dried residues of fine droplets from mucus or saliva that harbor and transmit pathogen are ________.

• A) fomites
• B) aerosols
• C) mechanical vectors
• D) droplet nuclei
• E) biological vectors

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Definitions:

Short-Term

Pertaining to a limited period of time, often used to describe memory or goals that are not meant to be retained or achieved over a long duration.

Expected Death

A death that occurs when it is anticipated due to a known cause, such as a terminal illness, allowing for preparations and goodbyes.

Expected Lingering Death

A death that is anticipated after a prolonged illness, where the timing and progression of the illness can be predicted to some extent.

Lupus

An autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks its own tissues, causing widespread inflammation and tissue damage in various parts of the body.