In What Sense Is Influenza a Zoonotic Disease

question 2

Multiple Choice

In what sense is influenza a zoonotic disease?

• A) It has animal reservoirs, especially birds and swine.
• B) It is transmitted by "stealth" arthropods.
• C) It is transmitted frequently by contact with wool.
• D) The main reservoir is wild carnivores.
• E) None of these is correct.

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Definitions:

Brain

The complex central organ of the nervous system, responsible for thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger, and every process that regulates our body.

Pituitary

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, often termed the "master gland" because it controls various hormone glands in the body.

Fluid-filled Brain Regions

Areas in the brain, such as ventricles, that are filled with cerebrospinal fluid, playing critical roles in cushioning the brain and removing waste products.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.