Answer
a) Incubation period- time between infection and appearance of signs and symptoms;
b) Prodromal phase- period in which pathogens invade tissues; marked by early symptoms;
c) Illness phase- period in which the individual experiences the typical signs and symptoms of the disease;
d) Acme- signs and symptoms of the disease reach the greatest intensity;
e) Decline phase- stage in which signs and symptoms subside and host defenses overcome the pathogens;
f) Convalescence period- stage in which damaged tissue is repaired and individual regains strength.
Work Step by Step
a) Incubation period- time between infection and appearance of signs and symptoms;
b) Prodromal phase- period in which pathogens invade tissues; marked by early symptoms;
c) Illness phase- period in which the individual experiences the typical signs and symptoms of the disease;
d) Acme- signs and symptoms of the disease reach the greatest intensity;
e) Decline phase- stage in which signs and symptoms subside and host defenses overcome the pathogens;
f) Convalescence period- stage in which damaged tissue is repaired and individual regains strength.
