Exam 22: An Introduction to Microbiology and Human Disease

Which of the following statements are true of sterilization and pasteurization? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

Spherical bacteria that grow in chains are called:

The pathogens that always cause disease by reproducing within cells are the:

Which of these is NOT a zoonosis?

Which of these is NOT ever part of a virus?

Pasteurization of milk involves:

The way a pathogen leaves a host is called the:

Most bacteria that are able to form spores are found in:

In women, the flora (microbiota) of the vagina create an ____________________ pH that inhibits the growth of pathogens.

A disease that may be spread directly or indirectly from host to host is called:

Skin is an excellent barrier to pathogens unless it is ____________________.

A zoonosis is a disease that:

The fatty acids in ____________________ inhibit the growth of some bacteria on the skin.

The resident flora that produce vitamins for us are found in the ____________________.

Bacterial cells that have capsules are:

The part of a bacterial cell that enables it to resist phagocytosis by WBCs is the:

The chemical ____________________ is often added to the water supply to make the water safe to drink.

The way a pathogen gets into a host is called the ____________________.

An antibiotic that is effective against just a few kinds of bacteria is called:

Potential sources of infectious disease include: