Chapter 24 Terminology

Question 1

A life threatening condition resulting from an abnormal and counterproductive response by the body that causes damage to tissues and organs. The body overreacts and secretes substances that, instead of helping, hurt cells,tissues and organs

Answer 1

Sepsis

Question 2

Diseases that can be passed from one individual to another through either direct contact or contact with secretions from an infected person

Answer 2

Communicable disease

Question 3

Diseases that can be spread by bacteria, viruses, and other microbes

Answer 3

Infectious disease