Four of the Statements About Malaria Are True

question 32

Multiple Choice

Four of the statements about malaria are true. Which one is FALSE?​

• A) ​It is caused by an evolving organism.
• B) ​It is transmitted from person to person by the bite of a mosquito.
• C) ​Its mortality rate is linked to the allele for sickle cell anemia.
• D) ​Its greatest mortality rate is in Africa.
• E) Its occurrencein the United States can be traced to ineffective mosquito spraying in the southern states.

Recognize the significance of cognitive development in understanding self and environment.

Understand the role of trial and error in learning through circular reactions.

Understand the concept and developmental importance of the imitation reflex in newborns.

Recognize memory capabilities and developmental milestones in infants.

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Definitions:

Occipital Bone

A cranial bone situated at the lower back part of the skull, forming the base and back wall of the skull.

Ethmoid Bone

A sponge-like bone located at the roof of the nasal cavity that separates the nasal cavity from the brain. It also forms part of the orbit of the eye.

Gout

A form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by recurrent attacks of a red, tender, hot, and swollen joint, caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood.

Uric Acid

A waste product found in the blood, resulting from the breakdown of purines, which are substances found in many foods and cells of the body; high levels can lead to gout.