A Foreign Microorganism That May Cause Disease in Humans Is

Question

A foreign microorganism that may cause disease in humans is called a(n)
A)pathogen.
B)antigen.
C)antibody.
D)pathology.
E)plaque.

Accepted Answer

A pathogen is any microorganism that can cause disease in its host, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Antigens are substances that trigger an immune response in the body, antibodies are proteins that the body produces in response to antigens, and pathology is the study of disease. Plaque refers to the buildup of substances on teeth or in blood vessels.