Chapter 4: Skin Care Center Ecology Flashcards
The study of small living organisms called microbes is called
Microbiology
One-called micro organisms that are classified as either disease-producing or nondisease-producing are called
Bacteria
Nondisease-producing bacteria are called
Nonpathogenic bacteria
Nonpathogenic bacteria that live on dead matter are known as
Saprophytes
Spherical or round-shaped bacterial cells that appear singularly or in groups are called
Cocci
Which of the following are pus-forming bacterial cells that are present in abscesses, pustules, and boils?
Staphylococci
Bacterial cells that grow in pairs and cause pneumonia are known as
Diplococci
Which of the following is the most common form of bacterial cells?
Bacilli
During which stage of growth cycle do bacteria reproduce and grow rapidly?
Active stage
The dormant stage that bacteria enter when the environment makes the bacteria’s survival difficult is called the
Inactive stage
Bacilli and spirilla are able to move themselves by using hair-like projections known as
Flagella
A sub-microscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts is called a
Virus
Which of the following is a highly infectious disease that affects the liver?
HBV
A highly infectious disease that interferes with the body’s natural immune system is known as
AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
Head lice, itch mites, ringworm, and nail fungus are all diseases caused by
External parasites
The growth of a parasitic organism within the body is known as a(n)
Infection
Bacteria or viruses that are transmitted through blood or body fluids and cause infectious diseases are called
Blood borne pathogens
A contagious, potentially fatal infection caused by airborne bacteria that first affects the lungs is called
Tuberculosis
A contagious disease refers to a disease that is
Easily spread from one person to another
An infection presents in a small, confined area indicated by a pus-filled boil, pimple, or inflammation is a
Local infection