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Reproduction is the ability of microorganisms to respond to stimuli.
Reproduction is the ability of microorganisms to respond to stimuli.
False (B)
Irritability refers to the ability of microorganisms to make new replicas of themselves.
Irritability refers to the ability of microorganisms to make new replicas of themselves.
False (B)
Pathogenic microorganisms are not disease causing.
Pathogenic microorganisms are not disease causing.
False (B)
Mycology is the study of viruses.
Mycology is the study of viruses.
Endospores are produced by some bacteria to thrive in a favorable environment.
Endospores are produced by some bacteria to thrive in a favorable environment.
Normal flora take up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens.
Normal flora take up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens.
Conditions that promote the growth of microorganisms include cold, dry, and well-lit environments.
Conditions that promote the growth of microorganisms include cold, dry, and well-lit environments.
Spirochetes are responsible for causing Tuberculosis.
Spirochetes are responsible for causing Tuberculosis.
Bacillus is the microorganism responsible for causing Lyme Disease.
Bacillus is the microorganism responsible for causing Lyme Disease.
Viruses are cells capable of reproducing on their own.
Viruses are cells capable of reproducing on their own.
Bacteria can duplicate inside a living cell.
Bacteria can duplicate inside a living cell.
Gram positive bacteria do not absorb a specific stain.
Gram positive bacteria do not absorb a specific stain.
Culture and sensitivity test is done to see which antibiotic is most effective in killing the organism
Culture and sensitivity test is done to see which antibiotic is most effective in killing the organism
Streptococci are rod-shaped cells
Streptococci are rod-shaped cells
Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms
Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms
Blood is a common portal of entry/exit for microorganisms
Blood is a common portal of entry/exit for microorganisms
Ringworm is caused by a virus
Ringworm is caused by a virus
Opportunistic infections occur when the host has a weakened immune system
Opportunistic infections occur when the host has a weakened immune system
Hepatitis A virus is transmitted via the oro-fecal route
Hepatitis A virus is transmitted via the oro-fecal route
An infected wound is an example of a systemic infection
An infected wound is an example of a systemic infection
Normal flora takes up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens
Normal flora takes up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens
Pasteurization kills all microorganisms and pathogens including spores
Pasteurization kills all microorganisms and pathogens including spores
The ability of a pathogen to cause disease is called immunity
The ability of a pathogen to cause disease is called immunity
Diseases caused by fungi are called bacterioses
Diseases caused by fungi are called bacterioses
Reproduction refers to the ability of microorganisms to make new replicas of themselves.
Reproduction refers to the ability of microorganisms to make new replicas of themselves.
Mycology is the study of viruses.
Mycology is the study of viruses.
Endospores are produced by some bacteria to thrive in a favorable environment.
Endospores are produced by some bacteria to thrive in a favorable environment.
Spirochetes are responsible for causing Tuberculosis.
Spirochetes are responsible for causing Tuberculosis.
Bacillus is the microorganism responsible for causing Lyme Disease.
Bacillus is the microorganism responsible for causing Lyme Disease.
Normal flora take up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens.
Normal flora take up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens.
Culture and sensitivity test is done to see which antibiotic is most effective in killing the organism.
Culture and sensitivity test is done to see which antibiotic is most effective in killing the organism.
Gram positive bacteria do not absorb a specific stain.
Gram positive bacteria do not absorb a specific stain.
An infected wound is an example of a systemic infection.
An infected wound is an example of a systemic infection.
Pasteurization kills all microorganisms and pathogens including spores.
Pasteurization kills all microorganisms and pathogens including spores.
The ability of a pathogen to cause disease is called immunity.
The ability of a pathogen to cause disease is called immunity.
Opportunistic infections occur when the host has a weakened immune system.
Opportunistic infections occur when the host has a weakened immune system.
Culture and sensitivity test is done to see which antibiotic is most effective in killing the organism
Culture and sensitivity test is done to see which antibiotic is most effective in killing the organism
Spirochetes are responsible for causing Tuberculosis
Spirochetes are responsible for causing Tuberculosis
Opportunistic infections occur when the host has a weakened immune system
Opportunistic infections occur when the host has a weakened immune system
Ringworm is caused by a virus
Ringworm is caused by a virus
Hepatitis A virus is transmitted via the oro-fecal route
Hepatitis A virus is transmitted via the oro-fecal route
An infected wound is an example of a systemic infection
An infected wound is an example of a systemic infection
Normal flora take up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens
Normal flora take up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens
Bacillus is the microorganism responsible for causing Lyme Disease
Bacillus is the microorganism responsible for causing Lyme Disease
Diseases caused by fungi are called bacterioses
Diseases caused by fungi are called bacterioses
Pasteurization kills all microorganisms and pathogens including spores
Pasteurization kills all microorganisms and pathogens including spores
Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms
Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms
Blood is a common portal of entry/exit for microorganisms
Blood is a common portal of entry/exit for microorganisms
Microorganisms that need oxygen to live are called anaerobes.
Microorganisms that need oxygen to live are called anaerobes.
Normal flora take up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens.
Normal flora take up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens.
Mycology is the study of viruses.
Mycology is the study of viruses.
Opportunistic infections occur when the host has a weakened immune system.
Opportunistic infections occur when the host has a weakened immune system.
Pasteurization kills all microorganisms and pathogens including spores.
Pasteurization kills all microorganisms and pathogens including spores.
Hepatitis A virus is transmitted via the oro-fecal route.
Hepatitis A virus is transmitted via the oro-fecal route.
Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms.
Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms.
Ringworm is caused by a virus.
Ringworm is caused by a virus.
Bacteria can duplicate inside a living cell.
Bacteria can duplicate inside a living cell.
The ability of a pathogen to cause disease is called immunity.
The ability of a pathogen to cause disease is called immunity.
Diseases caused by fungi are called bacterioses.
Diseases caused by fungi are called bacterioses.
Gram positive bacteria do not absorb a specific stain.
Gram positive bacteria do not absorb a specific stain.
Culture and sensitivity test is done to see which antibiotic is most effective in killing the organism
Culture and sensitivity test is done to see which antibiotic is most effective in killing the organism
Spirochetes are responsible for causing Tuberculosis
Spirochetes are responsible for causing Tuberculosis
Opportunistic infections occur when the host has a weakened immune system
Opportunistic infections occur when the host has a weakened immune system
Pasteurization kills all microorganisms and pathogens including spores
Pasteurization kills all microorganisms and pathogens including spores
Diseases caused by fungi are called bacterioses
Diseases caused by fungi are called bacterioses
Normal flora takes up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens
Normal flora takes up space that would otherwise be occupied by pathogens
Hepatitis A virus is transmitted via the oro-fecal route
Hepatitis A virus is transmitted via the oro-fecal route
An infected wound is an example of a systemic infection
An infected wound is an example of a systemic infection
The ability of a pathogen to cause disease is called immunity
The ability of a pathogen to cause disease is called immunity
Endospores are produced by some bacteria to thrive in a favorable environment
Endospores are produced by some bacteria to thrive in a favorable environment
Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms
Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms
Streptococci are rod-shaped cells
Streptococci are rod-shaped cells
Culture and sensitivity test determines the growth, requirements, and antibiotic effectiveness of pathogens
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
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
Infection is the invasion and multiplication of pathogens in the body
Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms
Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms
Common portals of exit/entry for pathogens include respiratory and GI mucosa, blood, and sputum
Common portals of exit/entry for pathogens include respiratory and GI mucosa, blood, and sputum
Ringworm is caused by a fungus
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
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
Hepatitis A virus is transmitted via the oro-fecal route
An infected wound is an example of a local infection
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
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
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
The body's defense against disease includes prevention of entry, nonspecific defenses, and specific defenses
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
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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.
