What Is an Extensive Outbreak of Disease Affecting Large Numbers

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is an extensive outbreak of disease affecting large numbers of people over a wide area called?

• A) pandemic
• B) epidemic
• C) vector
• D) endemic
• E) pathogen

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Definitions:

Cornea

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, contributing to the eye's ability to focus light.

Lens

A curved piece of glass or other transparent materials used to refract light, focus images, and aid vision or in photography.

Feature Detectors

Neurons in the brain that respond only to specific visual patterns (for example, to lines or angles).

Visual Systems

The parts of the brain and the eyes that work together to process visual information, enabling sight.