The Source of an Infection Is the

question 17

Multiple Choice

The source of an infection is the

• A)place where the organism lives in the environment.
• B)person or object from which an infection is acquired.
• C)person who originally acquired the infection from an animal.
• D)person whose infection can't be treated with antibiotics.
• E)none of the above.

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Definitions:

Coelom

A fluid-filled body cavity found in most multicellular animals, located between the intestinal canal and the body wall, and surrounded by mesoderm tissue.

Endoderm

The innermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development, giving rise to the lining of the gut and the associated structures.

Mesoderm

The middle layer of an embryo in early development, which will develop into muscles, bones, and circulatory systems.

Nervous System

In most invertebrates, consists of ganglia, sensory cells or sense organs, and networks of neurons. In vertebrates, consists of the brain, spinal cord, sense organs, and nerves; the body’s main regulatory system.