Which of the Following Statements About Biological Transmission Is FALSE

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about biological transmission is FALSE?

• A)The pathogen reproduces in the vector.
• B)The pathogen may enter the host in the vector's feces.
• C)Houseflies are an important vector.
• D)The pathogen may be injected by the bite of the vector.
• E)The pathogen may require the vector as a host.

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Definitions:

Edema

Excessive accumulation of fluid within or around cells, usually causing swelling.

Interstitial Fluid

The fluid that fills the spaces between cells, providing a medium for the exchange of substances between blood and cells.

Osmolality

A measure of the number of solute particles in a kilogram of solvent, reflecting the concentration of solutes in a fluid.

ADH Release

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) release is a process triggered by the hypothalamus that instructs the pituitary gland to release ADH into the bloodstream, which helps control the balance of water in the body.