Pathogenic Microbes That Cause Disease in Healthy People Are Called

question 98

Multiple Choice

Pathogenic microbes that cause disease in healthy people are called ______.

• A) opportunistic pathogens
• B) normal biota
• C) indigenous biota
• D) true pathogens
• E) micropathogens

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Definitions:

Learning

The process of acquiring new understanding, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or preferences through study, experience, or teaching.

Unlearned Behavior

Innate actions or responses that are not acquired by learning or experience.

Homeostatic Mechanism

The physiological process by which internal systems of the body maintain a stable, balanced state in response to external changes.

Threat of Punishment

A method used to decrease the likelihood of a behavior by warning of negative consequences.