Human Health

Question 1

Question 1

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used meat in three different sets of jars to show that living things can only come from living things.: Francesco Redi; used a map to show that cholera was caused by contaminated water and not poisonous vapors.: John Snow; boiled meat broth in different flasks to prove that living things did not spontaneously generate.: Louis Pasteur

Question 2

Which of the following statements are part of Koch’s Postulates? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The microorganism can be isolated and grown in a pure culture.

Question 3

The germ theory of disease states that many diseases are caused by the presence and action of specific ⇒ microorganisms.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

microorganisms

Question 4

Question 4

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genetic; environmental

Question 5

What is the most important genetic factor influencing whether someone will develop osteoporosis?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

gender

Question 6

Which of the following are environmental factors that can influence whether someone develops osteoporosis? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

exercise; diet

Question 7

What genetic factor contributes to developing heart disease?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

ethnicity

Question 8

Which of the following are environmental factors that can influence whether someone develops heart disease? Check all that apply.

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exercise; diet; stress

Question 9

How does the West Nile virus spread?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

West Nile virus is spread mainly through the bite of an infected mosquito.

Question 10

Who is at risk of becoming ill from West Nile virus?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Anyone can become ill, but older adults and people with weakened immune systems or certain chronic health conditions are at greater risk of severe illness.

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