Ch 45 Microbiology

Question 1

Acid-fast stain

Answer 1

Special stain used to expose to tuberculosis organism

Question 2

Agar

Answer 2

A jelly substance extracted from red algae (red seaweed) that’s used to help bacteria grow in a lab. Scientists use it to see what germs are there. It gives germs food and a nice place to grow

Question 3

Buccal

Answer 3

A type of swab used to collect dna from the inside of the cheek or mouth.

Question 4

Candidiasis

Answer 4

Yeast infection or thrush

Question 5

Colony

Answer 5

A group of organisms grown from the same cell

Question 6

Culture

Answer 6

A lab test that grows microorganisms or cells in a medium to identify infections

Question 7

Medium

Answer 7

A substance or environment that makes a process or cause an effect easier

Question 8

Culture and sensitivity (C&S) test

Answer 8

A lab procedure performed to determine what organisms are growing and what antibiotics kills them.

Question 9

Culture media

Answer 9

Liquid or gel Broth containing nourishment for bacteria

Question 10

Beckton Dickinson Culture Swab System

Question 11

Enteritis

Answer 11

Intestinal inflammation (food poisoning)

Question 12

Exudates

Answer 12

A thick drainage;pus

Question 13

Facultative anaerobes

Answer 13

Bacteria grows with SOME oxygen

Question 14

Feces

Answer 14

Stool

Question 15

Fixed

Answer 15

Remains in a set position. Ex: its fixed by passing under The clear part of the slides 3-4 Times or flooding The slides with methanol and letting it dry.

Question 16

Fungus

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A spore producing organism that Feeds on organic matter

Question 17

Inoculated

Answer 17

Referring to The condition of microorganisms that have been placed on or in media

Question 18

Lawn technique

Answer 18

The preparations of a Petri dish with a pure culture specimen

Question 19

Microbiology

Answer 19

The study of living organisms. Too small for The naked eye

Question 20

Microorganisms

Answer 20

Tiny organisms

Question 21

Methilicin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Answer 21

Germ that is resistant to some antibiotics. Can spread in hospitals.

Question 22

Moniliasis

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Yeast infection; also called candidiasis or thrush

Question 23

Morphology

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Study of The shape of cells

Question 24

Mycology

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The study of fungi

Question 25

Nasopharyngeal (NP)

Answer 25

The upper part of The throat Behind the nose and near The base of The skull

Question 26

Necrotizing fasciitis

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Severe infection resulting in The destruction of subcutaneous tissue and fascia

Question 27

Normal flora

Answer 27

Beneficial bacteria to Help US maintain starlet body functions and resist pathogens

Question 28

Organelles

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Structures inside The cytoplasm of The cell

Question 29

Sequela

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A condition that is The consequences of a previous disease or condition;Long lasting effect

Question 30

Serology

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Study of The antigens and antibody reactions of The bodys immune system

Question 31

Smear

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Thin layer of microorganisms spread on a glass slide

Question 32

Spore

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A reproductive cell produced by certain bacteria,fungi, and plants. Theyre sinugod celled with thich walls to survive in harsh conditions

Question 33

Sputum

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Mucuous substance thats coughed UP or clearing The bronchi; also called saliva or spit

Question 34

Steatorrhea

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Excess amount of fats in The stool

Question 35

Swabs

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Sterile cotton tip applicators used to collect specimens or for application purposes

Question 36

Viable

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Capable of living

Question 37

Virus

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A microscopic non living particle that infection cells and uses their resources to reproduce.

Question 38

Wet mount

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A technique used in microbiology to observe microorganisms in a liquid, such as Water, using a microscope

Question 39

Binomial system

Answer 39

Method to name living organisms by two Word to identify species. First Word is Genus and second is species

Question 40

Genus

Answer 40

Group of organisms with shared characteristic like genetic similarities, structures.

Question 41

Media

Answer 41

A nutrients Rich substance that suports The growth of microorganisms