Question

question 64
the portal of entry for an airborne infectious pathogen is:
a cut on the skin
ingesting spoiled food
the nose or mouth
a needle stick

Explanation:

Airborne pathogens are transmitted through the air, so they enter the body via respiratory routes. A cut on the skin is for pathogens entering through broken skin, ingesting spoiled food is for enteric pathogens (oral - gastrointestinal route), and a needle stick is for blood - borne pathogens. The nose or mouth is the entry point for airborne pathogens as they are inhaled.

Answer:

the nose or mouth