An Epidemic Arising from a Shared,contaminated Water Supply Is a

question 20

Multiple Choice

An epidemic arising from a shared,contaminated water supply is a

• A)Pandemic
• B)Common-source outbreak
• C)Propagated epidemic
• D)Sporadic outbreak

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Definitions:

Osmotic Balance

The regulation of water and solute concentrations across membranes to stabilize internal conditions of an organism or cell.

Inflammation

The reaction of the body to harm or disease, marked by inflammation, heat, enlargement, and discomfort.

Coagulation

The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a clot, which is crucial for stopping bleeding.

Vasodilation

The widening of blood vessels, which decreases blood pressure, usually as a result of relaxation of the vascular smooth muscle cells.