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Which describes the cause of an infectious disease?(A) a pathogen that causes the immune system to fail(B) a pathogen that disrupts the body's homeostasis(C) a vector that causes the immune system to fail(D) a vector that disrupts the body's homeostasis

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Answer: B

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Bacteria can also disrupt homeostasis in your body, and can make you sick. Any substance that causes disease is called a pathogen. Your body reacts to pathogens to try and maintain homeostasis, and certain symptoms will appear as your body tries to get back on track.

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