Which of the Following Refers to the Protection of Agents

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to the protection of agents or facilities against the theft or diversion of high-consequence microbial agents, which could be used by someone who maliciously intends to conduct bioterrorism or pursue biological weapons proliferation?

• A) Biorisk
• B) Biosafety
• C) Biosecurity
• D) Biosurveillance

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Definitions:

Ascites

The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swelling, often due to liver disease or cancer.

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

A range of liver conditions affecting people who drink little to no alcohol, characterized by excessive fat stored in liver cells.

Hepatic Angiomatosis

A rare vascular disorder involving an increase in the number of blood vessels in the liver, leading to the formation of benign liver lesions.

Hepatic Sclerosis

A condition involving the hardening or scarring of the liver tissue, affecting liver function.