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:

Tachycardia

Abnormal rapidity of heart action.

Purkinje Fibers

Specialized fibers in the heart's ventricles that help coordinate the heart's contractions by conducting electrical impulses.

Repolarization

The process by which cells, especially heart and nerve cells, restore their membrane potential to a resting state after depolarization.

Electrocardiogram

A diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to assess its health and functionality.