Unit 1a-6: The Telling of Infectious Stories
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Which term describes the immune defense created after exposure to an antigen?
Adaptive immunity
Innate immunity
Antibody
Cytokines
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A microorganism that causes disease is called a
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Which term refers to a living means of transmission?
Vector
Pathogen
Antigen
Parasite
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Which of the following best describes the difference between a disease and an infection?
A disease is always caused by microorganisms, while an infection is not.
A disease is a manifestation of detrimental changes in body functions, while an infection is the presence of potentially harmful microorganisms.
An infection always shows alterations in body functions, while a disease does not.
A disease cannot be communicable, while an infection can.
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The phase in which symptoms are most severe during the development of infection is called the
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Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for infectious agents?
Physical contact
Droplets
Vaccination
Airborne
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Describe how environmental and animal factors contribute to the transmission of infectious diseases.
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Which of the following is a work practice control used to prevent the spread of infection at the 'portal of exit' stage?
Sick patients are advised to wear masks.
Rooms, hands, and equipment are routinely cleaned.
Personnel wear PPE and phlebotomists wear gloves.
Medical personnel are vaccinated.
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Think about the recent COVID-19 pandemic. How can you use your knowledge of the infection cycle to better understand the progression of COVID-19?
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Can you name any of the five classifications of pathogens and give a description of them?
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Which of the following is NOT a rule of binomial nomenclature when naming an organism?
First name begins with a capitalized letter.
Second name is fully lowercase.
Both names are in italics.
First name is always lowercase.
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Which of the following pathogen classifications consists of microscopic worms that infect the host?
Bacteria
Viruses
Helminths
Protozoa
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What impact do the different classifications of pathogens have on our ability to diagnose and treat infections in humans?
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How do you think that innate immunity and adaptive immunity compare to each other?
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Which of the following are considered barriers in the body's innate immune system?
Skin
Mucus membranes
Antibodies
Stomach acid
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How do the innate and adaptive immune systems work together to protect the body against harmful substances or pathogens?
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What have you learned about the body's immune system?
What questions do you still have?
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Give one example scenario for each type of antigen classification.
How would you experience each type of antigen classification?
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How can you use your understanding of the body's immune response and the chain of infection to implement preventive measures in your daily life?
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