In Q Fever Cases,involvement of Which Organ/system Is Responsible for the Rare

question 22

Multiple Choice

In Q fever cases,involvement of which organ/system is responsible for the rare fatalities observed?

• A)gastrointestinal tract
• B)central nervous system
• C)heart tissue
• D)kidneys/urinary tract
• E)pancreas/endocrine system

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Definitions:

Viscera

The internal organs in the main cavities of the body, especially those within the abdominal and thoracic cavities.

Vagus Nerve

A cranial nerve that innervates major organs, including the heart, lungs, and digestive tract, playing a critical role in the parasympathetic nervous system.

Facial Nerve

The seventh cranial nerve, responsible for controlling most of the muscles of facial expression and conveying taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.

Oculomotor Nerve

The third cranial nerve, controlling most eye movements, the response of pupils to light, and the eyelids.