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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Chain of Infection

Question 11 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

Which is the best definition of a susceptible host for an infection?

Answer
A
someone who is likely to spread an infection
B
someone with reduced defenses against infection
C
someone who works to break the chain of infection
D
someone who is unlikely to spread an infection

Explanation

A susceptible host is a person who is more likely to become infected because their defenses against the infection are weakened or otherwise limited. Therefore, “someone with reduced defenses against infection” is the best definition; being likely to spread an infection describes transmission, not susceptibility.

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