PBS 3.1.1-3.1.3 Review!

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What is the branch of medical science that deals with causes and control of health problems in the population?

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Epidemiology

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Which virus is considered more infectious: Ebola or Influenza A?

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Influenza A

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What molecules do B-cells produce to attack or impair pathogens?

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Antibodies

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True or False: Nosocomial infection is another term for a hospital-acquired infection.

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True

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What type of immunity do vaccinations provide?

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Acquired immunity

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Define Epidemiology.

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The study of how diseases affect the health and illness of populations.

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What is the infectious dose of Ebola?

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1-10 viruses.

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What is the infectious dose of Influenza A?

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More than 790 viruses.

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What are Antibodies?

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Proteins produced by B-cells that help to neutralize pathogens.

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What is the difference between innate immunity and acquired immunity?

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Innate immunity is the natural defense system present at birth, while acquired immunity develops after exposure to specific pathogens.