Which of the Following Is a Reason That Specific Pathogens

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason that specific pathogens tend to infect specific tissues?

• A) Some tissues have receptors for microbes, but others do not.
• B) There are chemical and physical differences between tissues.
• C) Tissues with neutral pH are colonized but those with acidic or alkaline pH are not.
• D) Microbes preferentially target external tissues, such as skin, as the environment is more favorable for their growth than inside the body.

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