The Natural Course of Communicable Disease Involves a Susceptible Host;

question 90

Multiple Choice

The natural course of communicable disease involves a susceptible host; a point of exposure; a subclinical disease phase; the clinical disease phase; and a phase of recovery, disability, or death. Which phase is related to the incubation period?

• A) Susceptibility phase
• B) Subclinical phase
• C) Clinical disease phase
• D) Recovery, disability, or death phase

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Definitions:

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood control, as well as the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).

Hypothalamus

The hypothalamus is a small but crucial part of the brain responsible for regulating many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, sleep, and emotional activity.

Frontal Lobe

A region of the brain linked to decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Brain Stem

The part of the brain connecting the spinal cord with the forebrain and cerebrum, responsible for controlling vital life functions such as breathing and heart rate.