A Description That Belongs to Communicable Diseases Is That They

question 5

Multiple Choice

A description that belongs to communicable diseases is that they are:

• A)the result of exposure to cancer-causing agents.
• B)caused by disruption in the body's metabolism.
• C)inherited.
• D)infectious.

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Definitions:

Duckbill Platypus

A semiaquatic egg-laying mammal endemic to eastern Australia, including Tasmania, known for its distinctive duck-like bill.

Prosimians

Early primates that include lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers, characterized by features that are more primitive than those of monkeys, apes, and humans.

Primitive Primates

Early forms of primates that exhibit basic ancestral characteristics, often serving as an evolutionary baseline for studying primate biology and behavior.

Placenta

Organ formed from the chorion and the uterine wall during the development of placental mammals; allows the embryo, and then the fetus, to acquire nutrients and rid itself of wastes; produces hormones that regulate pregnancy.