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Which term refers to the process of reducing the number of microorganisms on inanimate objects to a safe level?
Which term refers to the process of reducing the number of microorganisms on inanimate objects to a safe level?
- Sanitation
- Prophylaxis
- Antisepsis
- Disinfection (correct)
Which term refers to the process of preventing the occurrence of a disease by taking measures to protect against infection?
Which term refers to the process of preventing the occurrence of a disease by taking measures to protect against infection?
- Antisepsis
- Sanitation
- Prophylaxis (correct)
- Disinfection
Which term refers to the process of stimulating the immune system to produce immunity against a specific pathogen?
Which term refers to the process of stimulating the immune system to produce immunity against a specific pathogen?
- Prophylaxis
- Sanitation
- Vaccination (correct)
- Disinfection
Which term refers to the process of killing or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms on living tissues or surfaces?
Which term refers to the process of killing or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms on living tissues or surfaces?
Which term refers to the process of using chemical agents to treat microbial infections in the body?
Which term refers to the process of using chemical agents to treat microbial infections in the body?
Which term refers to the ability of a control method to kill microorganisms (cidal) or inhibit their growth (static)?
Which term refers to the ability of a control method to kill microorganisms (cidal) or inhibit their growth (static)?
Which term refers to the ability of a control method to eliminate or inhibit a wide range of microorganisms?
Which term refers to the ability of a control method to eliminate or inhibit a wide range of microorganisms?
What is the role of endospores in sterilization?
What is the role of endospores in sterilization?
What factors can interfere with microbial control?
What factors can interfere with microbial control?
What do we mean by contact time and penetrating power?
What do we mean by contact time and penetrating power?
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