Tetanus Is Usually Acquired from

question 25

Multiple Choice

Tetanus is usually acquired from

• A)contaminated water.
• B)close skin contact with an infected person.
• C)ingestion of toxin in food.
• D)infection of a deep puncture wound.
• E)exposure to blood from an infected person.

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Definitions:

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A part of the hypothalamus involved in regulating satiety, metabolism, and sexual behaviors.

Overeating

The consumption of food in quantities greater than the energy expenditure, leading to potential weight gain.

Digestive Problems

Issues related to the gastrointestinal tract that can include symptoms such as bloating, constipation, or diarrhea.

Anorexia Nervosa

Exaggerated concern with being overweight that leads to inadequate food intake and often excessive exercising; can lead to severe weight loss and even starvation.