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What is the term used to describe the process where an arthropod vector carries a pathogen outside of its body?
What is the term used to describe the process where an arthropod vector carries a pathogen outside of its body?
Which term describes the enhanced ability of a pathogen to cause infection?
Which term describes the enhanced ability of a pathogen to cause infection?
What is the term used to describe the non-oral entry of pathogens directly into tissue or the bloodstream?
What is the term used to describe the non-oral entry of pathogens directly into tissue or the bloodstream?
Which enzyme helps a bacterium stop blood flow, preventing host defenses from reaching it?
Which enzyme helps a bacterium stop blood flow, preventing host defenses from reaching it?
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What is the term used to describe the presence of a toxin in the bloodstream?
What is the term used to describe the presence of a toxin in the bloodstream?
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What is the term used to describe a chemically modified toxin that is no longer toxic?
What is the term used to describe a chemically modified toxin that is no longer toxic?
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Which term describes the ability of pathogens to attach to host tissues or cells?
Which term describes the ability of pathogens to attach to host tissues or cells?
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What is the term used to describe an antibody against a toxin?
What is the term used to describe an antibody against a toxin?
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Which term refers to a substance that acts as an antigen and can induce an immune response?
Which term refers to a substance that acts as an antigen and can induce an immune response?
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What is the study of the cause of a disease?
What is the study of the cause of a disease?
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Which type of disease accompanies a specific group of signs and symptoms?
Which type of disease accompanies a specific group of signs and symptoms?
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What do you call an acute infection that causes the initial illness?
What do you call an acute infection that causes the initial illness?
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Which term describes pathogens limited to a small area of the body?
Which term describes pathogens limited to a small area of the body?
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What is the mode of transmission that requires close association between infected person and susceptible host?
What is the mode of transmission that requires close association between infected person and susceptible host?
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Which term refers to the continual sources of infection?
Which term refers to the continual sources of infection?
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What is a disease that is spread from one host to another known as?
What is a disease that is spread from one host to another known as?
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Which of the following describes the role of commensal microbes?
Which of the following describes the role of commensal microbes?
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What is the process called when normal microbiota compete with pathogens, leading to decreased populations of pathogenic bacteria?
What is the process called when normal microbiota compete with pathogens, leading to decreased populations of pathogenic bacteria?
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Which type of granulocyte is involved in allergic responses?
Which type of granulocyte is involved in allergic responses?
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What is the term used to describe the attachment of a phagocyte to the surface of a pathogen?
What is the term used to describe the attachment of a phagocyte to the surface of a pathogen?
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Which type of granulocyte is considered the 'first responder' in the early stages of infection?
Which type of granulocyte is considered the 'first responder' in the early stages of infection?
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What is the term used to describe the release of chemical signals (cytokines) by a pathogen to attract phagocytes?
What is the term used to describe the release of chemical signals (cytokines) by a pathogen to attract phagocytes?
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Which of the following statements about capsules in pathogens is true?
Which of the following statements about capsules in pathogens is true?
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What is the role of monocytes in the host defense system?
What is the role of monocytes in the host defense system?
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What is the function of mycolic acid in pathogens?
What is the function of mycolic acid in pathogens?
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What is the function of Opsonization in the immune system?
What is the function of Opsonization in the immune system?
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Which type of immunity fights invaders outside of the cell?
Which type of immunity fights invaders outside of the cell?
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What is the main function of Regulatory T cells?
What is the main function of Regulatory T cells?
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Which cells are involved in cell-mediated immunity by attacking intracellular antigens?
Which cells are involved in cell-mediated immunity by attacking intracellular antigens?
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What is the role of Antibodies in the immune system?
What is the role of Antibodies in the immune system?
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Which process creates a membrane attack complex that forms a hole in the pathogen's cell membrane?
Which process creates a membrane attack complex that forms a hole in the pathogen's cell membrane?
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What is the function of Helper T cells in the immune response?
What is the function of Helper T cells in the immune response?
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