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Define the following as it relates to microorganisms. A. Reproduction - process of making new replicas of itself
REPLICATION
Define the following as it relates to microorganisms. B. Irritability- ability to respond to stimuli
RESPONSIVENESS
Define the following as it relates to microorganisms. C. Protection
IMMUNITY
Microorganisms that need oxygen to live are called
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Define Morphology
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Mycology is the study of
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Define endospore
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Describe normal flora and state their importance
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List four conditions that promote the growth of microorganisms
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Describe how bacteria are classified
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How do viruses differ from bacteria
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When viruses enter the human body where do they duplicate
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Describe what it means when a bacteria is gram positive
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Culture and sensitivity test determines the growth, requirements, and antibiotic effectiveness of ______
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Different types of microorganisms have distinct morphologies, such as spheres in a chain for ______
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Infection is the invasion and multiplication of ______ in the body
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Helminthology is the study of parasitic ______
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Common portals of exit/entry for pathogens include respiratory and GI mucosa, blood, and ______
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Ringworm is caused by a ______
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Opportunistic infections occur when normal flora is killed, the host has a weakened immune system, or the organism lands in the wrong ______
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Hepatitis A virus is transmitted via the ______ route
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An infected wound is an example of a local ______
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Normal flora benefits include taking up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens and producing ______ K
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Fomite is an inanimate object, while a vector is an ______
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The body's defense against disease includes prevention of entry, nonspecific defenses, and specific ______
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Culture and sensitivity test determines the growth, requirements, and antibiotic effectiveness of ______
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Different types of microorganisms have distinct morphologies, such as spheres in a chain for ______
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Infection is the invasion and multiplication of ______ in the body
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Helminthology is the study of parasitic ______
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Common portals of exit/entry for pathogens include respiratory and GI mucosa, blood, and ______
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Ringworm is caused by a ______
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Opportunistic infections occur when normal flora is killed, the host has a weakened immune system, or the organism lands in the wrong ______
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Hepatitis A virus is transmitted via the oro-fecal ______
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An infected wound is an example of a local ______
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Normal flora benefits include taking up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens and producing vitamin ______
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Fomite is an inanimate object, while a vector is an ______
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The body's defense against disease includes prevention of entry, nonspecific defenses, and specific ______
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Define Pathogenic -
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Microorganisms that need oxygen to live are called
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List four conditions that promote the growth of microorganisms
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Describe what it means when a bacteria is gram positive
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SPIROCHETE causes Lyme Disease
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BACILLUS causes Tuberculosis
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SPOROZOA cause Malaria
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Chicken Pox caused by a
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Describe how bacteria are classified - they are classified by
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How do viruses differ from bacteria
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When viruses enter the human body where do they duplicate
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Describe what it means when a bacteria is gram positive
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Study Notes
Microbiology and Infection Control Summary
- Culture and sensitivity test determines the growth, requirements, and antibiotic effectiveness of pathogens
- Different types of microorganisms have distinct morphologies, such as spheres in a chain for Streptococci
- Infection is the invasion and multiplication of pathogens in the body
- Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms
- Common portals of exit/entry for pathogens include respiratory and GI mucosa, blood, and sputum
- Ringworm is caused by a fungus
- Opportunistic infections occur when normal flora is killed, the host has a weakened immune system, or the organism lands in the wrong place
- Hepatitis A virus is transmitted via the oro-fecal route
- An infected wound is an example of a local infection
- Normal flora benefits include taking up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens and producing vitamin K
- Fomite is an inanimate object, while a vector is an animal
- The body's defense against disease includes prevention of entry, nonspecific defenses, and specific defenses
Microbiology and Infection Control Summary
- Culture and sensitivity test determines the growth, requirements, and antibiotic effectiveness of pathogens
- Different types of microorganisms have distinct morphologies, such as spheres in a chain for Streptococci
- Infection is the invasion and multiplication of pathogens in the body
- Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms
- Common portals of exit/entry for pathogens include respiratory and GI mucosa, blood, and sputum
- Ringworm is caused by a fungus
- Opportunistic infections occur when normal flora is killed, the host has a weakened immune system, or the organism lands in the wrong place
- Hepatitis A virus is transmitted via the oro-fecal route
- An infected wound is an example of a local infection
- Normal flora benefits include taking up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens and producing vitamin K
- Fomite is an inanimate object, while a vector is an animal
- The body's defense against disease includes prevention of entry, nonspecific defenses, and specific defenses
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Test your knowledge of microbiology and infection control with this quiz. From understanding different types of microorganisms to identifying common portals of entry/exit for pathogens, this quiz covers key concepts in the field. Whether you're studying for an exam or just want to brush up on your knowledge, this quiz is a great way to reinforce your understanding of microbiology and infection control.