The Use of Chemical Agents Directly on Exposed Body Surfaces

question 20

Multiple Choice

The use of chemical agents directly on exposed body surfaces to destroy or inhibit vegetative pathogens is ________.

• A)disinfection
• B)sterilization
• C)antisepsis
• D)sanitization
• E)ionization

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Definitions:

Arteriosclerosis

Hardening of the arteries.

Neurons

Nerve cells that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals, serving as the basic working unit of the brain and nervous system.

Neonate

A newborn baby, especially during the first few weeks of life.

Anaerobic Metabolism

The process of generating energy without the use of oxygen, typically producing lactic acid, used by muscles in short bursts of activity.