Match Each Term with the Appropriate Definition

question 38

Multiple Choice

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-ciguatera​

• A)as few as 10 of these bacteria may cause death by kidney failure in vulnerable people
• B)the most common cause of food-borne illness in the United States
• C)it is estimated that over 1,027,000 cases of this infection occur in the United States each year
• D)bacteria that thrive without oxygen and produce gases as they grow
• E)common contaminant on chicken and causes an estimated 845,025 cases of food-borne illness each year
• F)fatal neurodegenerative disease caused by a prion that mainly affects cattle
• G)poisoning from fish that is caused by a neurotoxin present in microorganisms called dinoflagellates
• H)illness related to consumption of foods or beverages containing disease-causing bacteria,viruses,parasites,toxic chemicals,or other harmful substances
• I)infectious,misfolded protein that has the capability of causing normal proteins to become misfolded,thereby producing disease
• J)spread of bacteria,viruses,or other harmful substances from one surface to another
• K)infection during pregnancy can cause miscarriage and stillbirth

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Definitions:

Immune Activity

Immune Activity involves the actions and responses of the body's immune system in identifying and eliminating pathogens and other foreign substances.

Humor

The quality of being amusing or entertaining, often involving the recognition of incongruity or the ability to provoke laughter.

External Locus

External locus of control refers to the belief that one's life events are largely controlled by external forces or other people rather than one's own efforts.

Life Expectancy

The average period that a person may expect to live, based on statistical averages.