Which Is Incorrect About Staphylococcus Aureus Food Intoxication

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which is incorrect about Staphylococcus aureus food intoxication?

• A)Food becomes contaminated by a human carrier.
• B)Common associated foods include custards, ham, cream pastries, processed meats.
• C)After contamination, food must be left unrefrigerated for a few hours.
• D)Ingestion of the pathogen allows it to multiply and damage the GI tract lining.
• E)Symptoms come on quickly, and include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary functions in the body, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate, comprising the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by inducing the fight-or-flight response.

Somatic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.

Synaptic Connections

The points of contact through which neurons communicate with each other, allowing for the transmission of signals in the brain.