Cryptococcus Neoformans Is Widely Distributed in Nature,and Aerosolization Is a Prerequisite

question 18

Multiple Choice

Cryptococcus neoformans is widely distributed in nature,and aerosolization is a prerequisite to most infections.This organism is most often associated with exposure to:

• A)contaminated soil.
• B)pigeon excreta.
• C)contaminated food.
• D)rat excreta.

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Definitions:

Upper Respiratory

Pertains to the parts of the respiratory system located above the diaphragm, including the nose, nasal passages, throat, and larynx.

Membrane Excitability

Membrane excitability refers to the ability of nerve and muscle cells to produce a rapid change in their membrane potential, crucial for the generation and propagation of electrical signals.

Electric Charges

Electric charges are the physical properties of particles that cause them to attract or repel each other, based on the principle that like charges repel and opposite charges attract.

Nerves

Bundles of fibers that transmit electrical impulses between the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body, facilitating communication and responses.