Which of the Following Parasites Has Not Been Associated with Transmission

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following parasites has not been associated with transmission via blood transfusion?

• A) Trypanosoma cruzi
• B) Plasmodium sp
• C) Leishmania
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Aorta

Large, elastic artery that is the main trunk of the systemic arterial system; carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart and passes through the thorax and abdomen.

Dorsal and Ventral Respiratory Groups

Clusters of neurons in the medulla oblongata that regulate the rhythm of breathing through the control of respiratory muscles.

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that is involved in regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Medullary Respiratory Center

A region in the medulla oblongata of the brain that regulates the rate and depth of breathing.