The Best Definition of a Communicable Disease Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

The best definition of a communicable disease is:

• A) A disease that cannot spread from animals to humans
• B) A disease caused by an infectious agent that can spread from people to people, people to animals, and animals to people
• C) A disease that can spread from humans to humans
• D) None of these are correct

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Definitions:

Acidic Products

Substances that release hydrogen ions (H+) in solution, resulting in a pH less than 7.

Respiration Rate

The number of breaths taken per minute, an important measure of respiratory health and function.

Haldane Effect

Hemoglobin that is not bound to carbon dioxide binds more readily to oxygen than hemoglobin that is bound to carbon dioxide.

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for breathing and energy production in cellular respiration.