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TEST BANK for Microbiology withDiseases by Body System 5th Edition
by Bauman, ISBN: 9780134477206
Chapter 14 Covered, Verified Latest
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, mutualism - CORRECT ANSWERS-both organisms benefit
example of mutualism - CORRECT ANSWERS-bacteria in our colon receive a nutrient-
rich environment to thrive in while humans absorb its nutrients
commensalism - CORRECT ANSWERS-one benefits without affecting the other
parasitism - CORRECT ANSWERS-one benefits and the other is harmed
pathogen - CORRECT ANSWERS-any parasite that causes a disease
Amensalism (Antagonism) - CORRECT ANSWERS-One is harmed the other is neither
harmed or helped
Resident microbiota - CORRECT ANSWERS-Organisms part of the body's microbiome
throughout an individual's life.
Transient microbiota - CORRECT ANSWERS-Organisms remaining in the body for a
limited time (few hours, days, or months)
First exposure of microbes - CORRECT ANSWERS-During birth
Opportunistic pathogens - CORRECT ANSWERS-Normal microbiota that cause
disease under certain circumstances
Example of opportunistic pathogen - CORRECT ANSWERS-Klebsiyalla: normal
microbe of the colon; once it invaded the nose, it will cause pneumonia and harm/kill the
lungs
Weakening of immune system - CORRECT ANSWERS-Malnutrition, HIV, cancer
(chemotherapeutic), old age, radiation, immunosuppressive drugs (due to a transplant)
Reservoirs - CORRECT ANSWERS-Creatures which store pathogens
Zoonoses / animal reservoirs - CORRECT ANSWERS-Diseases spread from animal
hosts
What is one important quality a human carrier has? - CORRECT ANSWERS-They're
asymptomatic
Examples of human carrier diseases? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Syphilis, tuberculosis,
AIDS, Typhoid Mary
Nonliving reservoirs - CORRECT ANSWERS-Inanimate objects (soil, water, and food)
carrying diseases
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