All of the Following Are True of the Relationship Between

question 21

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true of the relationship between microorganisms and diseases except:

• A)sickle cell anemia patients are resistant to malaria
• B)bacterial infections can lead to endocarditis
• C)viral infections invariably lead to nutritional deficiency
• D)infections in the brain can result in mental disease

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Definitions:

Penicillin

A group of antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections by inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

Chorea

A movement disorder that causes involuntary, unpredictable body movements, often associated with neurological conditions such as Huntington's disease.

Heart Surgery

Medical operations on the heart or its vessels to correct congenital defects, repair or replace heart valves, or bypass blocked arteries.

ECG Monitor

A medical device used to record the electrical activity of the heart over a period, essential for diagnosing cardiac conditions.