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The time between contact and onset of illness is called
duration of illness
onset time
incubation period
inoculation period
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The use of practices and procedures to prevent contamination from pathogens is called what?
cleanliness
aseptic technique
sanitation technique
standard formula
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True or false: Part of an area on the body that has suffered damage through injury or disease is called a lesion.
True
False
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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
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Common cold is an example of which agent?
microorganism
fungus
bacteria
virus
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A microscopic organism such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus is known as
agents
microorganism
disease
diagnosis
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The gelatinous substance that offers a nutritional environment for bacteria to grow on our petri dishes is known as
jelly
agar
fungus
bacterial substance
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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.
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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
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organisms such as yeasts or mold are classified as
Bacteria
Virus
Fungus
Microorganism
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An expert in microbiology, the study of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses
Medical Doctor
Epidemiologist
Microbiologist
Pathologist