Microbiology Chapter 16
Homework
protein - Ans>>The chemical nature of exotoxins is that of a _______.
staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, and clostridium botulinum - Ans>>Which of the following
cause a foodborne intoxification?
true - Ans>>An infectious disease is an infection that impairs the normal state of health. T/F
endocytosis - Ans>>The process by which infectious agents are ingested by host cells is
___________.
normal microbiota - Ans>>The microorganisms that are regularly found in or on the body,
yet do no apparent harm are called ______ __________.
blood - Ans>>The suffix -emia means _____.
A host-parasite relationship in which the parasite persists in the host while causing minimal
harm. The pathogen becomes less virulent while the host becomes less susceptible. -
Ans>>Please select the correct definition of balanced pathogenicity.
They inhibit the innate immune system. - Ans>>Which of the following is NOT true about the
role normal microbiota plays in maintaining host health?
number of infectious cells/virions encountered, the host's condition, AND the growth rate of
the pathogen - Ans>>The length of the incubation period depends on a variety of factors,
including (______ of __________ cells/_______ encountered, the host's _________, and the _____
rate of the ________)
false - Ans>>Only Gram-positive bacteria produce exotoxins. T/F
carriers - Ans>>People who carry and may spread pathogenic organisms without any
apparent signs or symptoms of illness are called ________.
Carrier phase- period in which a pathogen is harbored without noticeable ill effects, but may
be transmitted to other hosts. - Ans>>Select the INCORRECT definition regarding the
progression of an infectious disease. (______ _____- period in which a _______ is harbored
without noticeable ___ effects, but may be ___________ to other _____)
invade host cells AND produce a toxin - Ans>>Species of both Shigella and streptococcus
(______ ____ cells and produce a _____)
molecular postulates - Ans>>A more modern equivalent to Koch's postulates is termed
_________ __________.
pathogen - Ans>>A disease-causing microorganism or virus is referred to as a(n) ________.
the parasite's immune response - Ans>>The damage caused by parasites may be due to all
of the following EXCEPT
Homework
protein - Ans>>The chemical nature of exotoxins is that of a _______.
staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, and clostridium botulinum - Ans>>Which of the following
cause a foodborne intoxification?
true - Ans>>An infectious disease is an infection that impairs the normal state of health. T/F
endocytosis - Ans>>The process by which infectious agents are ingested by host cells is
___________.
normal microbiota - Ans>>The microorganisms that are regularly found in or on the body,
yet do no apparent harm are called ______ __________.
blood - Ans>>The suffix -emia means _____.
A host-parasite relationship in which the parasite persists in the host while causing minimal
harm. The pathogen becomes less virulent while the host becomes less susceptible. -
Ans>>Please select the correct definition of balanced pathogenicity.
They inhibit the innate immune system. - Ans>>Which of the following is NOT true about the
role normal microbiota plays in maintaining host health?
number of infectious cells/virions encountered, the host's condition, AND the growth rate of
the pathogen - Ans>>The length of the incubation period depends on a variety of factors,
including (______ of __________ cells/_______ encountered, the host's _________, and the _____
rate of the ________)
false - Ans>>Only Gram-positive bacteria produce exotoxins. T/F
carriers - Ans>>People who carry and may spread pathogenic organisms without any
apparent signs or symptoms of illness are called ________.
Carrier phase- period in which a pathogen is harbored without noticeable ill effects, but may
be transmitted to other hosts. - Ans>>Select the INCORRECT definition regarding the
progression of an infectious disease. (______ _____- period in which a _______ is harbored
without noticeable ___ effects, but may be ___________ to other _____)
invade host cells AND produce a toxin - Ans>>Species of both Shigella and streptococcus
(______ ____ cells and produce a _____)
molecular postulates - Ans>>A more modern equivalent to Koch's postulates is termed
_________ __________.
pathogen - Ans>>A disease-causing microorganism or virus is referred to as a(n) ________.
the parasite's immune response - Ans>>The damage caused by parasites may be due to all
of the following EXCEPT
