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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?

Infection Signup and view all the answers

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

Pathogenesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of health?

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

What is the definition of disease?

Damage or injury to the host that impairs host function Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of infection?

Growth of microorganisms in the host Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of pathogen?

Organism capable of causing disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of pathology?

The scientific study of disease Signup and view all the answers