Microbiology Review Sheet
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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

<p>AEROBES</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define Morphology

<p>SHAPE AND ARRANGEMENT OF MICROSCOPIC ORGANISMS</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mycology is the study of

<p>FUNGI</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define endospore

<p>PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE FORMED BY SOME BACTERIA IN RESPONSE TO UNFAVORABLE CONDITIONS</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe normal flora and state their importance

<p>MICROBES THAT NORMALLY RESIDE ON THE HUMAN BODY AND HELP MAINTAIN HEALTH BY COMPETING WITH PATHOGENIC MICROBES</p> Signup and view all the answers

List four conditions that promote the growth of microorganisms

<p>WARMTH, MOISTURE, NUTRIENTS, DARKNESS</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe how bacteria are classified

<p>BASED ON SHAPE, CELL ARRANGEMENT, GRAM STAINING, AND NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do viruses differ from bacteria

<p>VIRUSES ARE SMALLER THAN BACTERIA, LACK CELLULAR STRUCTURE, AND REQUIRE A HOST CELL TO REPRODUCE</p> Signup and view all the answers

When viruses enter the human body where do they duplicate

<p>INSIDE HOST CELLS</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe what it means when a bacteria is gram positive

<p>IT RETAINS THE CRYSTAL VIOLET STAIN WHEN DECOLORIZED WITH ALCOHOL</p> Signup and view all the answers

Culture and sensitivity test determines the growth, requirements, and antibiotic effectiveness of ______

<p>pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

Different types of microorganisms have distinct morphologies, such as spheres in a chain for ______

<p>Streptococci</p> Signup and view all the answers

Infection is the invasion and multiplication of ______ in the body

<p>pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

Helminthology is the study of parasitic ______

<p>worms</p> Signup and view all the answers

Common portals of exit/entry for pathogens include respiratory and GI mucosa, blood, and ______

<p>sputum</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ringworm is caused by a ______

<p>fungus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Opportunistic infections occur when normal flora is killed, the host has a weakened immune system, or the organism lands in the wrong ______

<p>place</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hepatitis A virus is transmitted via the ______ route

<p>oro-fecal</p> Signup and view all the answers

An infected wound is an example of a local ______

<p>infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

Normal flora benefits include taking up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens and producing ______ K

<p>vitamin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fomite is an inanimate object, while a vector is an ______

<p>animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

The body's defense against disease includes prevention of entry, nonspecific defenses, and specific ______

<p>defenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

Culture and sensitivity test determines the growth, requirements, and antibiotic effectiveness of ______

<p>pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

Different types of microorganisms have distinct morphologies, such as spheres in a chain for ______

<p>Streptococci</p> Signup and view all the answers

Infection is the invasion and multiplication of ______ in the body

<p>pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

Helminthology is the study of parasitic ______

<p>worms</p> Signup and view all the answers

Common portals of exit/entry for pathogens include respiratory and GI mucosa, blood, and ______

<p>sputum</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ringworm is caused by a ______

<p>fungus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Opportunistic infections occur when normal flora is killed, the host has a weakened immune system, or the organism lands in the wrong ______

<p>place</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hepatitis A virus is transmitted via the oro-fecal ______

<p>route</p> Signup and view all the answers

An infected wound is an example of a local ______

<p>infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

Normal flora benefits include taking up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens and producing vitamin ______

<p>K</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fomite is an inanimate object, while a vector is an ______

<p>animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

The body's defense against disease includes prevention of entry, nonspecific defenses, and specific ______

<p>defenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define Pathogenic -

<p>Disease Causing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Microorganisms that need oxygen to live are called

<p>AEROBES</p> Signup and view all the answers

List four conditions that promote the growth of microorganisms

<p>WARM DARK MOIST FOOD</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe what it means when a bacteria is gram positive

<p>THE CELL WALL ABSORBS A SPECIFIC STAIN ( DYE).</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>VIRUS</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe how bacteria are classified - they are classified by

<p>SHAPE AND ARRANGEMENT OF CELLS (MORPHOLOGY)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do viruses differ from bacteria

<p>BACTERIA ARE CELLS VIRUSES ARE NOT CELLS. BACTERIA CAN REPRODUCE ON THEIR OWN VIRUSES NEED A LIVING CELL TO DO SO.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When viruses enter the human body where do they duplicate

<p>They duplicate inside a cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe what it means when a bacteria is gram positive

<p>THE CELL WALL ABSORBS A SPECIFIC STAIN ( DYE).</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

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