Which of the Following Contributes to the Virulence of a Pathogen

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributes to the virulence of a pathogen?

• A)numbers of microorganisms that gain access to a host
• B)evasion of host defenses
• C)toxin production
• D)numbers of microorganisms that gain access to a host and evasion of host defenses
• E)numbers of microorganisms that gain access to a host,evasion of host defenses,and toxin production

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Definitions:

Organismic Theorists

Theorists who emphasize the holistic and unique aspects of psychological development, focusing on the interaction between innate biological factors and environmental influences.

Mechanistic Theorists

Thinkers who view human behavior and development as being shaped by a complex system of inputs and outputs, similar to a machine.

Quantitative Change

Changes in number or amount, such as in height, weight, size of vocabulary, or frequency of communication.

Qualitative Change

Discontinuous changes in kind, structure, or organization.