Microbiology

Question 1

Virus

Answer 1

a parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of biological organisms. A virus is capable of replication only through taking over the host cell’s reproduction function.

Question 2

Wart

Answer 2

is caused by highly contagious virus that has infected an area of the skin and created a generally small, rough growth that resembles a solid blister with a cauliflower-like appearance.

Question 3

Hepatitis

Answer 3

a bloodborne virus that causes disease affecting the liver

Question 4

Contamination

Answer 4

the presences, or the reasonably anticipated presence, or blood or other potentially infectious material on an item’s surface, or visible debris/residues, such as cust, hair and skin

Question 5

Immunity

Answer 5

the ability of the body to destroy and resist infection. Immunity against disease can be either natural or aquired and is a sign of good health

Question 6

Natural Immunity

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immunity that is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living

Question 7

Acquired Immunity

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immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease through an inoculation (such as a flu vaccination) or through exposure to natural allergens, such as pollen, cat dander and regweed

Question 8

Parasites

Answer 8

organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organisms, while contributing nothing to survival of that organism. Parasites must have a host to survive.

Question 9

Scabies

Answer 9

a contagious skin disease that is causefd bythe itch mite, which burrows under the skin

Question 10

Fungi

Answer 10

single-cell organisms that grow in irregular masses that include mold, mildews, and yeasts, can produce contagious diseases, such as ringworm

Question 11

Mildew

Answer 11

a type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but that does not cause human infections on the salon

Question 12

Bacteria

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are one-celled microorganisms, organisma of microscopic or submicroscopic size, with both plant and animal characteristics

Question 13

Nonpathogenic

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are harmless organisms that perform useful functions and are safe to come in contact with since they do not cause harm

Question 14

Pathogenic

Answer 14

bacteria are considered harmful because they may cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body

Question 15

Cocci

Answer 15

round-shaped bacteria that apper singly or in groups

Question 16

Staphylococci

Answer 16

pus-froming bacteria that grown in clusters, like a bunch of grapes, They cause abscesses pustules and boils

Question 17

Diplococci

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spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pueumonia

Question 18

Bacilli

Answer 18

short, rod-shaped bacteria

Question 19

Spirilla

Answer 19

Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria

Question 20

Motility

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self-movement

Question 21

Flagella

Answer 21

slender, hairlike extensions used by bacilli and spirilla for locomotion

Question 22

Binary Fission

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he division of bacteria cell into new cells called daughter cells

Question 23

Spores

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The inactive reproductive stage of certain fungi and bacteria during which these microorganisms coat themselves with waxy outer shells so they can withstand long periods of famine, dryness, and unsuitable temperatures

Question 24

Pus

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a fluid created by tissue inflammation; a sign of a bacterial infection
Inflammation - a condition in which a part of the body reacts injury, irritation or infection.

Question 25

Local Infection

Answer 25

An infection such as a pimple abscess, that is confined to a particular part of the body and is indicated by a lesion containing pus.

Question 26

Methicillin

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resistant Staphyloccous Aureus (MRSA) - a staph infection occuring most frequently among person with weakened immune systems or in people having undergone medical

Question 27

Contagious Disease

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Communicable disease; disease that is spared from one person to another. Some of the more contagious diseases are the common cold, ringworm, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), viral infections, and natural nail or toe and foot infections.

Question 28

Melanonychia

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known as darkening if the fingernails or toenails

Question 29

Plicatured Nail

Answer 29

Also known as folded nail

Question 30

Onychorrhexis

Answer 30

known as split or brittle nails

Question 31

Leukinchia spots

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known as white spots

Question 32

Pincer Nail

Answer 32

known as trump nail

Question 33

Beau’s line

Answer 33

Also known as depression running across the width of the nail plate

Question 34

Onychopagy

Answer 34

known as bitten nails