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Which term refers to the ability of a microorganism to cause disease by overcoming the defenses of the host?
Which term refers to the ability of a microorganism to cause disease by overcoming the defenses of the host?
- Virulence
- Infection
- Etiology
- Pathogenicity (correct)
Which term describes the invasion or colonization of pathogenic microorganisms in the body?
Which term describes the invasion or colonization of pathogenic microorganisms in the body?
- Virulence
- Infection (correct)
- Etiology
- Pathogenesis
Which term refers to the scientific study of disease?
Which term refers to the scientific study of disease?
- Pathology (correct)
- Pathogenicity
- Infection
- Etiology
Which term describes the degree of pathogenicity of a microorganism?
Which term describes the degree of pathogenicity of a microorganism?
Which term refers to damage or injury to the host that impairs host function?
Which term refers to damage or injury to the host that impairs host function?
Which term refers to the manner in which a disease develops?
Which term refers to the manner in which a disease develops?
Which term refers to the ability of a microorganism to cause disease by overcoming the defenses of the host?
Which term refers to the ability of a microorganism to cause disease by overcoming the defenses of the host?
Which term describes the invasion or colonization of pathogenic microorganisms in the body?
Which term describes the invasion or colonization of pathogenic microorganisms in the body?
Which term refers to the degree of pathogenicity of a microorganism?
Which term refers to the degree of pathogenicity of a microorganism?
Which term refers to damage or injury to the host that impairs host function?
Which term refers to damage or injury to the host that impairs host function?
