25 questions
People who study disease outbreaks are
epidemiologists.
paleontologists.
entymologists.
forensic anthropologists.
An infection that has spread across continents and affects a large number of people is referred to as
a pandemic.
an outbreak.
endemic.
an epidemic.
A _________infection is one that patients acquire at a hospital.
pandemic
outbreak
endemic
nosocomial
A sudden increase in the occurrence of a disease in an area is
an outbreak.
endemic.
a pandemic.
nosocomial.
A disease perpetually seen in a specific area is
endemic.
a pandemic.
an outbreak.
nosocomial.
Organisms that cause infectious disease are called
pathogens.
hosts.
antibodies.
nosocomial.
Nonliving agents that contain either DNA or RNA
viruses
bacteria
protists
prions
Living organisms that can spread when its spores land on a host.
Athlete's foot is caused by this infectious agent.
helminths
bacteria
protists
fungi
Parasitic worms that cause infection
protists
prions
fungi
helminths
Non-living proteins that cause infection
viruses
prions
protists
helminths
Living single celled eukaryotic organisms that can cause disease through contaminated food or water
bacteria
protists
helminths
fungi
Living prokaryotic organisms that cause disease and can usually be treated using antibiotics
viruses
bacteria
protists
fungi
__________________ of a disease requires close contact and may occur through touch or exposure to body fluids.
Direct transmission
Indirect transmission
Organisms with a ________ infectious dose are much more dangerous.
high
low
Phagocytes, nasal mucous, and digestive enzymes are examples of
innate immunity.
acquired immunity.
Small hairs that trap pathogens are
cilia.
flora.
mucous.
phagocytes.
B cells, T cells, and antibodies are examples of
innate immunity.
acquired immunity.
________ produce antibodies.
T-cells
B-cells
Phagocytes
Antigens
Immunity gained from a vaccine is
nonspecific immunity.
innate immunity.
naturally acquired immunity.
artificially acquired immunity.
________ refers to the cause of a disease or condition.
Etiology
Epidemiology
Entomology
Which TWO would be considered proper aseptic technique?
Use only sterile inoculating loops.
Place all lids on lab table face down.
Throw bacterial plates in trash can.
Thoroughly disinfect all work surfaces.
Which characteristics did we look at in the lab to analyze bacterial colonies? Select all that apply.
elevation
size
color
form
The purple bacteria in this image are
cocci.
bacilli.
spirilla.
The bacteria in this image are
cocci.
bacilli.
spirilla.
The bacteria in this image are
Gram positive.
Gram negative.