32 Questions
What is the medical term for the ability of the body to destroy and resist infection?
Immunity
Which term refers to the invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens?
Infectious disease
What is the term for the condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection, characterized by redness, heat, pain, and swelling?
Inflammation
What is the term for the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms?
Infection control
Which term refers to a stage where some bacteria form a protective coating around themselves to protect them from harsh environments?
Inactive stage
What is the term for a disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms that enter the body?
Infectious disease
'Transmission of blood or body fluids through contact with an intermediate contaminated object' refers to:
Indirect transmission
Which type of immunity can be a sign of good health?
Natural immunity
What type of immunity is developed after recovering from a specific disease?
Adaptive immunity
Which term describes the body's ability to resist infection without prior exposure to the pathogen?
Innate immunity
What is the term for the phenomenon where antibodies are transferred from mother to fetus through the placenta?
Passive immunity
Which type of immunity involves the use of vaccines to stimulate an immune response?
Acquired immunity
What does MRSA stand for?
Methanol-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Why is MRSA highly resistant to conventional treatments?
It forms a protective coating around itself
Which statement accurately describes MRSA?
MRSA is highly resistant to antibiotics
How does MRSA differ from typical infection bacteria?
MRSA is more resistant to antibiotics
What makes MRSA a challenging infection to treat?
It requires specialized treatments due to its resistance
What is the protective coating that some bacteria can form around themselves to survive harsh environments called?
Capsule formation
Which term refers to the ability of certain bacteria to enter an inactive stage with a protective coating?
Spore-forming stage
What is the process by which some bacteria form a biofilm to shield themselves known as?
Matrix assembly
Which term describes the ability of bacteria to protect themselves in harsh conditions by forming a shield?
Armor development
What is the name for the protective mechanism some bacteria employ by encasing themselves during adverse conditions?
Encapsulation strategy
What is the term for an organism that is too small to be seen by the naked eye?
Microorganism
Which of the following describes the size of a microorganism?
Too small to be seen by the naked eye
What is the term for a protective barrier that some microorganisms can form around themselves in harsh conditions?
Capsule
Which term refers to the capacity of bacteria to enter a dormant state with a protective covering?
Endospore
What is the medical term for the body's ability to fight off infections and diseases?
Immunity
Which of the following best describes mildew?
A fungus that grows on inanimate objects
What is the primary impact of mildew?
Affecting plant health negatively
Why is mildew not a concern for human infections?
It lacks the ability to infect humans
Which of the following is a common misconception about mildew?
It thrives on human skin
What distinguishes mildew from harmful pathogens?
Limited impact on human health
Test your knowledge of medical terminology related to immunity, infections, and disease control. Learn about the body's ability to resist infections, the concept of immunity, and different types of infections. Quiz includes terms such as immunity, infection control, infectious disease, and inflammation.
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