Classes of Microorganisms

Classes of Microorganisms

Health Science 2

Walkertown High School

Multiple Choice

E. Coli can be pathogenic and non-pathogenic in our bodies.

• True

• False

What's the difference in viruses and bacteria?

Watch to find out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-HThHRV4uo

Multiple Select

Select all that are true based off of the video we just watched about bacteria and viruses.

• Most bacteria do not cause infection.

• Bacteria residing in the intestines can cause major issues if present.

• Locally, infections can cause redness and swelling.

• Infections can normally resolve on their own. If they don't medicine can be prescribed.

• Antibiotics treat bacteria and viruses.

Multiple Choice

The difference between protozoa and rickettsiae is that protozo are transmitted through bites and rickettsiae are organisms that live in moist/wet environments.

• True

• False

One girl's story with Lymes Disease

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-6ufA2cdn8

Multiple Select

Select all that are true

• Lyme's disease is considered a silent disease because you can't see the symptoms.

• Lyme's is contracted through mosquitoes.

• Lyme's has no cure, only symptomatic treatment.

• Some symptoms of Lyme's is fatigue, headaches and blurry vision.

• Lyme's is a bacteria that live in ticks.

Poll

What is one class of microorganisms that you feel you need more help understanding

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Rickettsiae

• Helminths

• Protozoa