Human Biology, 14 Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
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Chapter 8 - Section 8.3 - Emerging Diseases - Check Your Progress - Page 164: 2

Answer

Emerging diseases arise from increased exposure to animals and other insect populations.

Work Step by Step

Animals, birds, and insects act as vectors of emerging diseases. The diseases causing viruses or bacteria were transmitted from these animals to humans.
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