Health Science II 2.02 Classes of Microorganisms

Some bacteria is known as ________________ and cause disease.

• pathogens
• flagella
• influenza
• ebola

This microorganism uses host cells to make copies of itself

• Protozoa

• Fungi

• Virus

• Bacteria

Which lab equipment allows for the growth of microorganisms without the aid of oxygen?

• Aerobic
• Anerobic
• Non-pathogens
• Pathogens

Rebecca is recovering from the H1N1 virus.  She develops diarrhea after eating contaminated food.  This type of infection is a(n)

• endogenous infection
• exogenous infection
• local infection
• systemic infection

Following a camping trip in a wooded, mountain area, James developed a rash.  The most likely cause of the rash is:

• helmiths
• rickettsiae
• bacilli
• virus

What organism has no symptoms and is considered normal flora?

• Aerobic
• Anerobic
• Non-pathogens
• Pathogens

Antibiotics kill viruses

• True
• False

Which is the best method for preventing a parasitic disease?

• vaccination
• wearing a mask
• limiting physical contact with others
• avoiding contaminated food and water

Which is true regarding bacterial and viral infections?

• Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics, while viral infections can be prevented through use of vaccines.
• Viral infections are treated with vaccines, while bacterial infections are prevented through use of antibiotics.
• Viral infections are treated with antibiotics, while bacterial infections are treated with vaccines.
• Both viral infections and bacterial infections are treated with vaccines.

A tapeworm lives in the intestines of its host. Which example BEST describes the relationship between the tapeworm and its host?

• the tapeworm benefits from its host; however, the host is not affected
• they tapeworm does not benefit from its host, but the host does benefit
• the tapeworm benefits from its host, and the host is negatively affected
• the tapeworm benefits from its host, and the host also benefits