Which of the Following Statements Is True About Modes of Transmission

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about modes of transmission for infectious agents?

• A)Fecal-oral transmission occurs through direct contact only.
• B)Direct contact and droplet spread is the least frequent mode of transmission in child care.
• C)Infections spread by airborne transmission can spread infections over a much wider area than infectious droplets transmitted by direct contact.
• D)Exchange of germs and droplets occurs through direct contact only.

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Definitions:

Taste Buds

Sensory organs on the tongue that are responsible for detecting and distinguishing the five elements of taste perception: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Organic Substances

Organic substances refer to chemical compounds that contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, typically associated with living organisms.

Chemical Substances

Materials with definite chemical compositions, which can be elements or compounds, involved in chemical processes.

Tactile Stimulation

Physical contact or touch that can produce responses or stimuli, playing an essential role in human development and emotional connections.