Microbiology and Disease Quiz

Zoonoses

• Diseases from non-human animals that can be transmitted to humans or vice versa.

Histology

• Study of microscopic structure in animal and plant tissues.

Microbiology

• Biological field focusing on microscopic life forms.

Cytology

• Study of cells, including their structure, function, and life history.

Ova

• Term used for the eggs produced by parasites.

Centrifugation

• Method for separating substances based on density using centrifugal force.

Euthanasia

• Practice of ending lives of terminally ill individuals painlessly for mercy.

Empathy

• Understanding and sharing the feelings and experiences of others.

Contaminant

• Any substance that renders a material unusable for its intended purpose.

Anemia

• Condition characterized by reduced red blood cell count or hemoglobin levels.

Bacteria

• Microscopic, single-celled organisms that reproduce by cell division.

Benign

• Non-cancerous; favorable prognosis for recovery.

Biohazard

• Biological agents that pose a risk to health or life.

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

• Recording of heart's electrical activity generated by small impulses.

Fecal

• Referring to waste matter from intestines; also used for testing for parasites.

Glucose

• Monosaccharide that serves as a key energy source for living organisms.

Hematocrit

• Measures the volume percentage of red blood cells in blood; determined via centrifugation.

Microscope

• Instrument for magnifying small objects to reveal structural details.

Necropsy

• Postmortem examination of animals to determine cause of death.

Parasite

• Organism that lives on or in another, deriving advantages at the host's expense.

PCV (Packed-Cell Volume)

• Percentage of blood volume occupied by packed red blood cells.

Rabies

• Serious viral infection affecting the central nervous system; significant zoonotic disease.

Roundworm

• Parasitic nematode that primarily invades the intestinal tract but can affect other organs.

Tapeworms

• Parasitic infections caused by flat, elongated members of the class Cestoda.

Urinalysis

• Diagnostic test analyzing urine for abnormal substances signaling disease.

Vaccinations

• Process of introducing substances to stimulate immunity against specific diseases.

Test your knowledge on various aspects of microbiology, including zoonoses, histology, and more. This quiz covers topics such as bacteria, anemia, and the concept of contaminants. Engage with concepts that are crucial for understanding health and disease from a microscopic perspective.