What Insect Precautions Are Not Necessary to Prevent Insect-Borne Diseases

question 10

Multiple Choice

What insect precautions are not necessary to prevent insect-borne diseases in the tropics?

• A) Using 100% DEET on skin to prevent bites
• B) Treating clothes with permetherin
• C) Covering up exposed skin to lessen biting surface
• D) Taking malaria pills as directed for areas at risk for malaria

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Definitions:

Ion Channel-linked Receptor

A type of cell membrane receptor that opens or closes an ion channel in response to binding a specific molecule, influencing cell function.

G Protein-linked Receptor

G Protein-linked Receptor, also known as G-protein-coupled receptor, is a type of receptor that activates G proteins in response to external stimuli, playing a crucial role in signal transduction.

Phosphate

A chemical compound containing the phosphate ion, PO4^3-, crucial for energy transfer and storage within biological organisms.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, powering many cellular processes.