Biology/Cells/Infections Flashcards by Kinley Mittan | Brainscape

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

A

Amino acids

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What is a pathogen?

A

bacteria
virus
fungi
parasite

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What is the mode of transmission

A

Direct contact, indirect contact, vectors

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What does nosocomial mean?

A

contracted within hospital

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What are calcium, potassium and sodium categorized as?

A

electrolytes

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What is adipose tissue?

A

fatty tissue

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What is the portal of exit?

A

coughing, sneezing, bodily secretions, feces

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What is a resevoir?

A

People, animals, soil, food, water

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What is a susceptible host?

A

elderly, infants, immunocompromised, anyone

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What is the HIV infection rate?

A

3 in 1000

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What are portals of entry?

A

mouth, nose, eyes, cuts in skin

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What does iatrogenic mean?

A

from medical treatment or therapy

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