Each of the Following Is True About Tetanus Except

question 22

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is true about tetanus except:

• A)the tetanus bacteria form spores that are deposited in soil and cannot survive more than a few months.
• B)bacteria usually enter the body through a puncture wound.
• C)teachers need tetanus boosters to maintain their own immunity.
• D)the bacteria is commonly found in the gut of farm animals

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Definitions:

Tendon

A band of fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone, facilitating movement by transmitting forces.

Cartilage

A flexible, rubbery connective tissue found in various parts of the body, including the joints, ear, and nose, that provides support and reduces friction.

Deltoid

A large, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint that is responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion.

Abducts

Refers to the movement of a body part away from the central axis or midline of the body.