exam 3 Flashcards
Infectious disease
Diseases caused by different classes of pathogenic organisms, commonly called germs
Non-infectious disease
Any disease not caused by a pathogen
Communicable disease
Infectious disease that can be passed from individual to individual
Difference between infectious and communicable diseases
All communicable diseases are infectious diseases, but not all infectious diseases are communicable
Contagious disease
Very communicable disease
Bacteria
One cell microorganism that multiplies quickly and may release chemicals that can make you sick
Virus
Capsule that contains genetic material and uses own cells to multiple
Fungi
Primitive vegetables
Protozoa
One cell animals that use other living things for food and a place to live