Many pathogens require a(n) ________ to provide nutrition and a place to multiply. This can be an animal, insect, or human whose body is capable of sustaining the growth of a pathogen.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
reservoir host
The reservoir host is an animal, insect, or human whose body can provide the pathogen with nutrition and a place to multiply.
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A) True B) False