Openstax Microbiology Ch16 Test Bank Correct Answer Multiple Choice

OpenStax Microbiology Test BankChapter 16: Disease and EpidemiologyChapter 16: Disease and Epidemiology* = Correct answer Multiple Choice1. Which term refers to the study of the geographic distribution of disease and its transmission?A. epidemiology*B. etiologyC. morbidologyD. pathologyDifficulty: EasyASM Standard: 232. Which term refers to the study of the cause of disease?A. epidemiologyB. etiology*C. morbidologyD. pathologyDifficulty: EasyASM Standard: 233. Tetanus, which is caused by Clostridium tetani , is an example of which type of disease?A. endemicB. epidemicC. pandemicD. sporadic*Difficulty: EasyASM Standard: 234. Malarial disease in Brazil is an example of which type of disease?A. endemic*B. epidemicC. pandemicD. sporadic Difficulty: EasyASM Standard: 235. Examine the map below. The color distribution on the map is best described as which type of disease?Page 1 of 17OpenStax Microbiology Test BankChapter 16: Disease and EpidemiologyA. endemicB. epidemicC. pandemic*D. sporadicDifficulty: ModerateASM Standard: 236. Robert Koch was the first to conclusively determine the causative agent of which disease?A. anthrax*B. gonorrheaC. syphilisD. tuberculosisDifficulty: EasyASM Standard: 237. Which of the following most specifically describes a notifiable disease?A. any disease caused by a prionB. any disease of public health importance*C. any disease that is highly infectiousD. any disease with a high ID50Difficulty: EasyASM Standard: 238. Which of the following is not a