5 Questions
Which of the following terms refers to an individual who carries a pathogen but does not show any signs or symptoms of the infection?
Carrier
Which term describes a pathogen that takes advantage of a weakened immune system to cause an infection?
Opportunistic pathogen
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism that pathogens use to penetrate the skin and mucous membranes?
Secretion of enzymes that break down the skin and mucous membranes
Which of the following is a characteristic of exotoxins?
They are released by bacteria as part of their growth and metabolism
Which type of hypersensitivity involves the process of sensitization, desensitization, and immunotherapy?
Hypersensitivity I
Test your knowledge on infection terminology, pathogen characteristics, Koch's postulates, and the mechanisms pathogens use to bypass the body's first line of defense. This quiz covers terms such as infection, signs versus symptoms, carrier, primary and opportunistic pathogens, pathogenicity, virulence, and more. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand the ways bacteria, viruses, and protozoa penetrate the skin and mucous membranes.
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