The Substantial Reduction of the Total Population of Microorganisms on Inanimate

question 13

Multiple Choice

The substantial reduction of the total population of microorganisms on inanimate objects and the destruction of potential pathogens is called

• A)disinfection.
• B)antisepsis.
• C)sterilization.
• D)sanitization.

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Definitions:

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Condition caused by an insulin imbalance in the body; type 1 diabetes results from not enough insulin being produced; type 2 diabetes is caused by the body (specifically adipose tissue) not responding to insulin in the blood.

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