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The time between contact and onset of illness is called
duration of illness
onset time
incubation period
inoculation period
The use of practices and procedures to prevent contamination from pathogens is called what?
cleanliness
aseptic technique
sanitation technique
standard formula
True or false: Part of an area on the body that has suffered damage through injury or disease is called a lesion.
True
False
True or False:The identification of an illness or other problem by examination of the medical evidence by a medical professional is known as the diagnosis.
True
False
Common cold is an example of which agent?
microorganism
fungus
bacteria
virus
A microscopic organism such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus is known as
agents
microorganism
disease
diagnosis
The gelatinous substance that offers a nutritional environment for bacteria to grow on our petri dishes is known as
jelly
agar
fungus
bacterial substance
Which of the following best defines glands?
Provide a filter to the upper body.
Lymph nodes in the throat that act as a backup to the tonsils.
Lymph nodes in the stomach that help fight disease through a filtering process.
Lymph nodes in the neck that are small, bean-shaped organs that help the body recognize and fight germs, infections, and other foreign substances.
In disease, a factor, such as a microorganism or a chemical substance, that can impact the development of a disease or illness.
disease
contaigion
invader
agent
organisms such as yeasts or mold are classified as
Bacteria
Virus
Fungus
Microorganism
An expert in microbiology, the study of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses
Medical Doctor
Epidemiologist
Microbiologist
Pathologist
True or False: Antibiotics are effective against viral infections.
True
False
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