Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Bacteraemia and septicaemia mean the same thing.
• B)Once in the bloodstream most bacteria survive well and readily multiply.
• C)Septic shock is a life-threatening form of septicaemia.
• D)Bacteria cause bacteraemia,whereas viruses cause septicaemia.
• E)Bacteraemia is diagnosed by inoculation of patient blood onto an agar plate.

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Definitions:

Capsaicin

A chemical compound found in chili peppers that causes the sensation of heat or burning when consumed or applied to the skin.

Jalapeno Peppers

A variety of medium-sized, green or red pepper that possesses a warm, burning sensation when eaten, belonging to the species Capsicum annuum.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses, influencing mental and physical processes.

Pheromone

A chemical substance produced and released into the environment by an animal, affecting the behavior or physiology of others of its species.