Which of the following is true of the symptoms ofStaphylococcus aureus (S. aureus)contamination?
A) S. aureus thrive silently in the gastrointestinal tract causing no harm nor showing any symptoms.
B) Symptoms typically occur within 1 to 6 hours of the contaminated food's consumption.
C) S. aureus infection can be detected by symptoms such as severe rashes and bumps on skin.
D) Symptoms become apparent after 10 to 14 years of infection.
B
You might also like to view...
The glycemic index refers to the increase in blood glucose and insulin in response to a standard amount of food and is determined by measuring the area under the glucose curve. This is then expressed relative to the glucose curve of
a. a water placebo b. 500 g glucose c. 50 g glucose d. the average glucose curve for a similar population e. the highest glucose curve for a similar population
The release of the hormone gastrin results in the:
A) flow of food from the esophagus to the stomach. B) dispersion of large globules of fat into smaller droplets. C) neutralization of chyme which is acidic in nature. D) vigorous contraction of the muscular wall of the stomach.
The lunch that would provide the greatest amount of vitamin C is:
a. tuna sandwich, sliced tomatoes, and strawberries. b. hamburger, French fries, and cola beverage. c. hot dog, milkshake, and cookies. d. grilled cheese sandwich, pickles, and skim milk.
Nutrients are passed from the mother to the fetus through the __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).