Where Do New Diseases Most Commonly Originate

question 33

Multiple Choice

Where do new diseases most commonly originate?

• A) China
• B) Pathogens from other species that jump to humans
• C) Mutations
• D) Crowded cities
• E) Pollutants that contaminate water sources

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Definitions:

Recognition

The ability to identify a previously encountered stimulus.

Peg-word System

A mnemonic device that associates numbers with items that rhyme with or resemble the numbers to aid in memory.

Visual Encoding

The process by which visual sensory information is encoded for memory and later retrieval.

Automatic Processing

A cognitive process that requires little effort or conscious attention, typically allowing the mind to perform tasks without actively thinking about them.