Microbiology and Infection Control Quiz
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What is microbiology?

  • The study of microscopic organisms and their impact on human health (correct)
  • The study of visible organisms and their impact on human health
  • The study of diseases caused by microorganisms
  • The study of macroscopic organisms and their impact on human health
  • What does the term 'micro' in microbiology refer to?

  • Organisms found in microenvironments only
  • Very small organisms requiring a microscope for viewing (correct)
  • Organisms with minimal impact on human health
  • Organisms causing very severe diseases
  • What is the definition of infection?

  • Invasion of an organism’s body tissues by macroscopic organisms
  • Invasion of an organism’s body tissues by non-living agents
  • Invasion of an organism’s body tissues by harmless agents
  • Invasion of an organism’s body tissues by disease causing agents, their multiplication, and the reaction of the host tissues (correct)
  • Why should we study microbiology?

    <p>To understand disease, public health, industrial application, environmental impact, and agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'biology' in microbiology refer to?

    <p>The study of living organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of microscopic organisms and their pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive measures?

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

    What is the invasion of an organism’s body tissues by disease-causing agents, their multiplication, and the reaction of the host tissues to the infectious agents and toxins they produce?

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

    What does the term 'biology' in microbiology refer to?

    <p>Study of living organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'micro' in microbiology refer to?

    <p>Very small</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the reasons for studying microbiology, including understanding disease, public health, industrial application, environmental impact, and agriculture?

    <p>Understand disease, public health, industrial application, environmental impact, and agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

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