Skin Care Ecolgy Flashcards
(32 cards)
What are one celled microorganisms called that are either disease producing or non-disease producing?
Bacteria
Which of the following terms describes the study of small living organisms called microbes?
Microbiology
Which type of bacteria is harmless and at times can be very beneficial?
Nonpathogenic
Bacteria that cause infection and disease are called
Pathogenic
what is the study of bacteria called
Bacteriology
Bacteria are single cells that are circular or spiral or..
Rod shaped
Which of the following is not a type of cocci bacteria
Bacilli
Spherical or round shaped bacteria cells which appears singularly or in groups are named
Cocci
Bacterial cells that are pus forming and form grape like clusters can be found in abscesses pustules or boils are called
Staphylococci
Which of the following are pus forming bacterial cells that form long chains and are responsible for causing strep throat and Rheumatic fever
Streptococci
The type of bacterial cells that grown pairs and cause pneumonia are called
Diplococci
What is the most common form of bacteria cells called
Bacilli
Which of the following are spiraled coiled corkscrew shaped bacteria cells that cause highly contagious diseases
Spirilla
If a food source is available bacteria can thrive and all of the following areas except environments that are:
Dry
During which stage of the growth cycle do bacteria reproduce and grow rapidly
Active stage
Which spore forming stage do bacteria enter when conditions are unfavorable
Inactive stage
Bacilli and Sprilla are able to move themselves by using hair-like projections called
Flagella
Why are viruses not able to live on their own
A host of living cells is needed for viruses to survive
Which of the following descriptions is a highly infectious disease the infers with the body’s natural immune response
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (aids)
What are organisms that grow and feed on other living organisms called
External parasites
The growth of a parasitic organism with in the body is known as
Infection
Bacteria or viruses that flow through the blood or body fluids and causes infectious diseases are known as which of the following descriptions
Blood-borne pathogen’s
Which of the following is not a disease that is both infectious and contagious
Hepatitis B
What kind of infection occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and all toxins to all parts of the body
General infection