Compared to Other Spirochetes, Borrelia Can Be Described as

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Multiple Choice

Compared to other spirochetes, Borrelia can be described as

• A)long, more slender, with hooked ends.
• B)somewhat thicker with fewer and looser coils.
• C)long, more slender, with tight coils.
• D)somewhat thicker than treponemes with fewer and looser coils.

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Definitions:

ECG Electrodes

Small, adhesive pads used during an electrocardiogram test to detect and record the electrical activity of the heart.

Lower Leg

The part of the leg between the knee and the ankle, consisting of the calf and shin regions.

Electrocardiogram

A graphic record of the electric currents generated by the heart; a tracing of the heart action; may also be referred to as an ECG or EKG.

Sinoatrial Node

A group of specialized cells located in the right atrium of the heart that generate electrical impulses, acting as the heart's natural pacemaker.