Thomas is explaining vector transmission to his uncle. He points out some mosquitos in the yard. What is he MOST LIKELY to say to his uncle? (1 point) Responses “Mosquitos are vehicles for transmission. They spread disease through their feet when they land on you.” “Mosquitos are vehicles for transmission. They spread disease through their feet when they land on you.” “Mosquitos are one example of vector transmission. They carry disease particles and ARE impacted by them.” “Mosquitos are one example of vector transmission. They carry disease particles and ARE impacted by them.” “Mosquitos are one example of vector transmission. They carry disease particles but AREN’T impacted by them.” “Mosquitos are one example of vector transmission. They carry disease particles but AREN’T impacted by them.” “Mosquitos are involved in direct transmission such as vector transmiss

The most likely response Thomas would give to his uncle is: “Mosquitos are one example of vector transmission. They carry disease particles and ARE impacted by them.”

This response accurately conveys that mosquitoes are vectors that can carry diseases and also indicates that they are affected by the pathogens they carry, making it the most appropriate explanation.

ARE OR ARENT are you sure?

I apologize for any confusion. The correct statement should be that mosquitoes carry disease particles but are not significantly affected by them in terms of their basic life functions. Therefore, the most accurate response would actually be:

“Mosquitos are one example of vector transmission. They carry disease particles but AREN'T impacted by them.”

This indicates that while they can spread diseases, the diseases don’t adversely affect their ability to function or survive as vectors. Thank you for your patience!

Mike has a sore throat and a cough. His doctor said it was a viral infection. While at school, he tries to stay away from other students. But he is coughing all day long. Which person is MOST likely going to get a viral infection? (1 point) Responses the student who sits in Mike’s desk during the next period the student who sits in Mike’s desk during the next period the bus driver who picked Mike up from his home in the morning the bus driver who picked Mike up from his home in the morning a girl at the lunch table on the other side of the cafeteria a girl at the lunch table on the other side of the cafeteria his mother, who is away on a business trip

The person who is MOST likely going to get a viral infection is the student who sits in Mike’s desk during the next period.

This student is likely to come into contact with any respiratory droplets or surface contaminants that Mike may have left behind, increasing their risk of being exposed to the virus. The other options, while they do represent potential exposure, are less likely compared to the direct contact that occurs when sitting in the same desk after Mike.

While at a state wrestling meet, Ginny contracts a disease from another wrestler. This disease travels from host to host through skin-to-skin contact. What could Ginny have done to prevent herself from contracting this disease? (1 point) Responses Get a vaccine as soon as possible after the wrestling match. Get a vaccine as soon as possible after the wrestling match. Use an antibiotic ointment liberally all over her skin. Use an antibiotic ointment liberally all over her skin. Take a shower before the wrestling match to make sure she is completely clean. Take a shower before the wrestling match to make sure she is completely clean. Wear a different wrestling uniform to keep her skin from touching the other wrestler’s skin.

The most effective option for Ginny to prevent herself from contracting the disease through skin-to-skin contact would be to wear a different wrestling uniform to keep her skin from touching the other wrestler’s skin.

By minimizing direct skin contact, she reduces the risk of transmission of the disease. While showering and maintaining cleanliness are important, the primary prevention method in this scenario is to avoid direct contact that could facilitate the transmission of the disease.

Jenny is an environmental services worker. What sentence BEST describes her job? (1 point) Responses She helps keep patients healthy by cooking healthy foods. She helps keep patients healthy by cooking healthy foods. She helps physicians enter important medical data into computer systems. She helps physicians enter important medical data into computer systems. She helps keep patients healthy by cleaning all areas of medical facilities. She helps keep patients healthy by cleaning all areas of medical facilities. She helps keep medical facilities safe by writing emergency plans.

The sentence that BEST describes Jenny's job as an environmental services worker is: "She helps keep patients healthy by cleaning all areas of medical facilities."

Environmental services workers are primarily responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in medical facilities, which is crucial for preventing the spread of infection and ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.

Blake is writing about the chain of infection for his biology class. Which would be the BEST example? (1 point) Responses “I once left potato salad outside of the refrigerator overnight and had to throw it away in the morning.” “I once left potato salad outside of the refrigerator overnight and had to throw it away in the morning.” “I once got very sick from sitting next to a lady at the park who was coughing.” “I once got very sick from sitting next to a lady at the park who was coughing.” “I once got a sunburn from sitting outside for too long without sunscreen.” “I once got a sunburn from sitting outside for too long without sunscreen.” “My cat once had to get stitches after getting in a fight with another cat.”

The BEST example of the chain of infection from Blake's options is: “I once got very sick from sitting next to a lady at the park who was coughing.”

This example illustrates the concept of the chain of infection, which involves an infectious agent (the illness the lady may have had), a susceptible host (Blake), and the method of transmission (sitting next to her and potentially being exposed to respiratory droplets). The other examples do not directly relate to the transmission of infectious diseases.