Meningococci Initially Colonize the ________

question 70

Multiple Choice

Meningococci initially colonize the ________.

• A)lacrimal ducts
• B)oral mucosa
• C)nasopharynx
• D)eustachian tube
• E)All of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Inflammation

A biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens or irritants, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain.

Sensation Loss

Sensation loss, or sensory loss, refers to a decrease or absence of sensation resulting from damage to the nervous system affecting one or several senses, such as touch, taste, or smell.

Pia Mater

The delicate innermost layer of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Meninx

A layer of membrane covering the brain and spinal cord; refers to one of the meninges.