Pathogenic microorganisms that enter the body via contaminated food or water typically infect:
A)the respiratory system
B)the skin
C)only vertebrate animals
D)the digestive system

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Pathogenic microorganisms that enter the body via contaminated food or water typically infect the digestive system. This is because they are ingested with the contaminated food or water and are then exposed to the acidic environment of the stomach before continuing on to the intestinal tract.

Pathogenic Microorganisms That Enter the Body Via Contaminated Food or Water