HOE 2 DECK 2 Flashcards
This term usually refers to the trasmission of microorganisms directly from one person to another by one or means:
Modes of Transmission.
Droplet contact-coughing or sneezing on another person.
-Direct Physical Contact-touching a infected person (includes sexual contact).
-Indirect Physical Contact-touching soil contamination or contaminated surface.
-Airborne Transmission-If the microorgansim can remain in the air for long periods.
Fecal-Oral Transmission-from contaminated food or water sources
What is the final stage of a disease called
Full Stage
There are specific functions for each of the organs is a system. They cannot operate by their self. This is called
Function of A System
Consumes about 30% of the bodies energy. It requires energy
Muscle Activity
Microorganisms that are present even in a state of health. They are always present in humans. Their number far exceeds the number of body cells
Normal Flora and Where
Normal Flora and Where Functions
- Protect against high pathogenic organisms
- Helps provide vitamins
- Helps eliminate toxins
Threats of Burn Victims
- Leads to infection
- Deydration
- Hypothermia
Activates and prepares the body four vigorous muscular activity, stress, or emergency
Sympathetic Stimulation