Organisms Called ________ Live on or in the Body of a Host

question 47

Multiple Choice

Organisms called ________ live on or in the body of a host and cause some degree of harm.

• A)mesophiles
• B)thermophiles
• C)commensals
• D)parasites
• E)halophiles

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Definitions:

Muscular Tubes

Structures composed of smooth muscle, designed to transport substances through contractions, found in organs like the intestines and blood vessels.

Hernia

A condition in which part of an organ is displaced and protrudes through the wall of the cavity containing it, often creating a bulge.

Renal Artery

A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood to the kidneys.

Bacteriologic Culture

The laboratory process of growing bacteria from a sample to identify a possible infection.