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Reproduction is the ability of microorganisms to respond to stimuli.
False
Irritability refers to the ability of microorganisms to make new replicas of themselves.
False
Pathogenic microorganisms are not disease causing.
False
Mycology is the study of viruses.
False
Endospores are produced by some bacteria to thrive in a favorable environment.
False
Normal flora take up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens.
True
Conditions that promote the growth of microorganisms include cold, dry, and well-lit environments.
False
Spirochetes are responsible for causing Tuberculosis.
False
Bacillus is the microorganism responsible for causing Lyme Disease.
False
Viruses are cells capable of reproducing on their own.
False
Bacteria can duplicate inside a living cell.
False
Gram positive bacteria do not absorb a specific stain.
False
Culture and sensitivity test is done to see which antibiotic is most effective in killing the organism
True
Streptococci are rod-shaped cells
False
Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms
True
Blood is a common portal of entry/exit for microorganisms
True
Ringworm is caused by a virus
False
Opportunistic infections occur when the host has a weakened immune system
True
Hepatitis A virus is transmitted via the oro-fecal route
True
An infected wound is an example of a systemic infection
False
Normal flora takes up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens
True
Pasteurization kills all microorganisms and pathogens including spores
False
The ability of a pathogen to cause disease is called immunity
False
Diseases caused by fungi are called bacterioses
False
Reproduction refers to the ability of microorganisms to make new replicas of themselves.
True
Mycology is the study of viruses.
False
Endospores are produced by some bacteria to thrive in a favorable environment.
False
Spirochetes are responsible for causing Tuberculosis.
False
Bacillus is the microorganism responsible for causing Lyme Disease.
False
Normal flora take up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens.
True
Culture and sensitivity test is done to see which antibiotic is most effective in killing the organism.
True
Gram positive bacteria do not absorb a specific stain.
False
An infected wound is an example of a systemic infection.
False
Pasteurization kills all microorganisms and pathogens including spores.
False
The ability of a pathogen to cause disease is called immunity.
False
Opportunistic infections occur when the host has a weakened immune system.
True
Culture and sensitivity test is done to see which antibiotic is most effective in killing the organism
True
Spirochetes are responsible for causing Tuberculosis
False
Opportunistic infections occur when the host has a weakened immune system
True
Ringworm is caused by a virus
False
Hepatitis A virus is transmitted via the oro-fecal route
True
An infected wound is an example of a systemic infection
False
Normal flora take up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens
True
Bacillus is the microorganism responsible for causing Lyme Disease
False
Diseases caused by fungi are called bacterioses
False
Pasteurization kills all microorganisms and pathogens including spores
False
Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms
True
Blood is a common portal of entry/exit for microorganisms
True
Microorganisms that need oxygen to live are called anaerobes.
False
Normal flora take up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens.
True
Mycology is the study of viruses.
False
Opportunistic infections occur when the host has a weakened immune system.
True
Pasteurization kills all microorganisms and pathogens including spores.
False
Hepatitis A virus is transmitted via the oro-fecal route.
True
Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms.
True
Ringworm is caused by a virus.
False
Bacteria can duplicate inside a living cell.
False
The ability of a pathogen to cause disease is called immunity.
False
Diseases caused by fungi are called bacterioses.
False
Gram positive bacteria do not absorb a specific stain.
False
Culture and sensitivity test is done to see which antibiotic is most effective in killing the organism
True
Spirochetes are responsible for causing Tuberculosis
False
Opportunistic infections occur when the host has a weakened immune system
True
Pasteurization kills all microorganisms and pathogens including spores
False
Diseases caused by fungi are called bacterioses
False
Normal flora takes up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens
True
Hepatitis A virus is transmitted via the oro-fecal route
True
An infected wound is an example of a systemic infection
False
The ability of a pathogen to cause disease is called immunity
False
Endospores are produced by some bacteria to thrive in a favorable environment
True
Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms
True
Streptococci are rod-shaped cells
False
Culture and sensitivity test determines the growth, requirements, and antibiotic effectiveness of pathogens
True
Different types of microorganisms have distinct morphologies, such as spheres in a chain for Streptococci
True
Infection is the invasion and multiplication of pathogens in the body
True
Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms
True
Common portals of exit/entry for pathogens include respiratory and GI mucosa, blood, and sputum
True
Ringworm is caused by a fungus
True
Opportunistic infections occur when normal flora is killed, the host has a weakened immune system, or the organism lands in the wrong place
True
Hepatitis A virus is transmitted via the oro-fecal route
True
An infected wound is an example of a local infection
True
Normal flora benefits include taking up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens and producing vitamin K
True
Fomite is an inanimate object, while a vector is an animal
True
The body's defense against disease includes prevention of entry, nonspecific defenses, and specific defenses
True
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
Test your knowledge of basic microbiology concepts with this review sheet. Define terms related to microorganisms, such as reproduction, irritability, and protection. Identify different types of microorganisms and understand their characteristics, from pathogenicity to oxygen requirements. Challenge yourself and expand your knowledge in the field of microbiology.
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