Match the Terms with Their Meaning

question 6

Multiple Choice

Match the terms with their meaning.
-Intravascular bloodstream infections

• A)Condition wherein fungi are present in blood, occurring primarily in immunosuppressed patients and in those with serious or terminal illness
• B)The action of bacteria being carried, usually to all organs of the host, where they may grow, invade normal tissue, and produce toxic products
• C)A temporary, incidental presence of bacteria in the bloodstream
• D)The situation in which organisms are released into the bloodstream at a noncontinuous rate
• E)Infections that originate within the cardiovascular system

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Definitions:

Behavior Genetics

The study of the role genetic factors play in shaping behaviors, traits, and abilities.

Reproductive Success

The passing of genes through generations, often measured by an individual's number of offspring that survive to reproduce.

Genetic Mutations

Changes to the sequences of nucleotides in DNA, which can alter gene function and lead to varying physical traits or health conditions.

Epigenetic Marks

Chemical modifications to the DNA or histone proteins that affect gene expression without altering the underlying DNA sequence.