Microbiology *** The study of small living organisms
Bacteria *** one-cell organism
Non-pathogenic *** Non-disease producing bacteria
pathogenic *** causes infection and diseases
Cocci *** Round-shape cells
Staphylococci *** bacteria that grow in bunches
Streptococci *** bacteria that grow in chains
Diplococci *** bacteria that grow in pairs
Bacilli *** Rod shaped bacteria
Spirilla *** Spiral shaped bacteria
Growth of bacteria *** active and inactive
active immunity *** antibodies self made
,passive immunity *** antibodies received
Sanitation/Cleaning *** remove dirt or debris
Disinfection *** used to destroy microbes on nonporous surfaces
Sterilization *** use to destroy all microbes
Antiseptic *** sanitizer product reducing microbes when applied to the skin
Virucidals *** disinfectant kills viruses
OSHA *** Occupational Safety and Health Administration
MSDS *** Material Safety Data Sheet
EPA *** Environmental Protection Agency
immersion *** disinfecting, tools must be pre cleaned before
Porous items *** discard after each use
Puncture-proof container *** Dispose of sharp objects, such as razor blades in
Anatomy *** The study of the organs and systems of the body
, Physiology *** The study of organ functions of body performance
Basic parts of a cell *** nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane
Nucleus *** The control center of cell activities
Cytoplasm *** Where the cell activities take place
Cell membrane *** Outer surface of cell which encloses the protoplasm
Mitosis *** cells grow and divide
Metabolism *** Process where cells receive nutrients for growth and reproduction
Two phases of metabolism *** anabolism and catabolism
Anabolism *** Building up or storing
Catabolish *** Breaking down or releasing energy
Tissue functions *** Epithelial, Nerve, Liquid, Muscular, Connective
Epithelial tissue *** Covers and protects body surfaces and internal organs