Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Transmission of One

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes the transmission of one Chlamydia species in human populations?

• A) Reticulate bodies in secretions from one individual attach to membranes in his or her sexual partner.
• B) Reticulate bodies remain dormant in the environment for years and attach to host cells when humans come in contact with them.
• C) Elementary bodies undergo replication within the gut of fleas and infect human cells when fleas bite humans.
• D) Reticulate bodies replicate inside host cells and develop into elementary bodies that are released when cells lyse.

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Definitions:

Plasticity

The capacity of the brain to change and adapt in response to new experiences, learning, or injury.

Neural Connections

The links between neurons in the brain that are essential for processing and transmitting information through synaptic activity.

Brain Reorganization

The process by which the brain alters its structure and functioning in response to changes in its environment, typically following injury or through learning.

Endocrine System

The collection of glands that produce hormones to regulate processes such as growth, metabolism, and sexual function.