Please Read the Clinical Scenario, and Then Answer the Question

question 42

Multiple Choice

Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
The family reunion at Bight Pond Park had been a relaxing and enjoyable day until you heard the evening news. The report stated that Acanthamoeba had been identified in the lake your family was swimming in earlier in the day. You recall from microbiology that this amoeba can cause a fatal brain disease in both normal and immunocompromised individuals, and you listen more closely to the report.
-Which type of eukaryotic organisms can cause infections in humans?

• A)helminths
• B)fungi
• C)protozoans
• D)Helminths,fungi,and protozoans can all be pathogenic to humans.

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Definitions:

Growth Spurt

A rapid increase in height and weight, typically occurring during puberty.

Physical Changes

Alterations in the physical state or appearance of a substance or organism, without changing its chemical composition.

Stocky

Describes a person's build as being broad, solid, and often short, suggesting a sturdy physical form.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation, increasing the risk of health problems.