Infectious Diseases and Causative Organisms Quiz
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Infectious Diseases and Causative Organisms Quiz

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Which of the following best defines infectious diseases?

  • The cause of disease
  • Damage or injury to the host that impairs host function (correct)
  • Growth of microorganisms in the host
  • The manner in which a disease develops

    • What is the study of disease called?

  • Etiology
  • Pathogenesis
  • Microbiology
  • Pathology (correct)

    • What is the term for the organisms capable of causing disease?

  • Commensalism
  • Mutualism
  • Pathogens (correct)
  • Normal microbiota

    • Which term refers to the growth of microorganisms in the host, regardless of harm caused?

    <p>Infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the manner in which a disease develops?

    <p>Pathogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of health?

    <p>A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of disease?

    <p>Damage or injury to the host that impairs host function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of infection?

    <p>Growth of microorganisms in the host</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of pathogen?

    <p>Organism capable of causing disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of pathology?

    <p>The scientific study of disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

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