5 Questions
What is the term for the study of microorganisms and their role in human illness?
Medical microbiology
Which of the following is NOT a classification of microbiology based on taxonomy?
Ecology
What is the term for the study of the mechanisms by which diseases are produced?
Microbial pathogenesis
What is the term for microorganisms that cause disease?
Pathogens
Which of the following is a field of study that focuses on the immune system?
Immunology
Study Notes
Micro-organisms
- Micro-organisms, or microbes, are tiny organisms that are invisible to the naked eye.
- They are single-celled or unicellular organisms that are widespread in nature and are beneficial to life.
- However, some micro-organisms can cause serious harm.
Types of Micro-organisms
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Protozoa
- Viruses
Medical Microbiology
- The study of microbes and their role in human illness.
- Includes the study of:
- Microbial pathogenesis (the mechanism by which disease is produced)
- Epidemiology (the spreading of disease)
- Immunology (the study of the immune system)
- Involves the identification, treatment, and prevention of diseases caused by:
- Bacteria
- Viruses
- Fungi
Classification of Microbiology
- Bacteriology: The study of bacteria
- Mycology: The study of fungi
- Protozoology: The study of protozoa
- Parasitology: The study of parasites
- Immunology: The study of the immune system
Learn about microorganisms, their types, and their role in human health and disease. This quiz covers the fundamentals of microbiology, including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses.
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