What Are the Most Important Factors That a Microbe Must

question 29

Multiple Choice

What are the most important factors that a microbe must possess in order to cause disease? (Select all that apply)

• A) Portals of entry and microbial genetic factors
• B) Inoculating dose and virulence factors
• C) primary pathogen type
• D) ability to form a biofilm

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Definitions:

Artery

A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.

Tachycardia

A condition where the heart rate exceeds the normal resting rate, often defined as a heart rate over 100 beats per minute in adults.

Beats Per Minute

A measurement indicating the number of beats in one minute, commonly used to determine heart rate.

Heartbeat

The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle, resulting in the pumping of blood through the body.