Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, ParaVersión en línea Demonstrate everything you now know about infection principles. por Rosalind Carter 1 The invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens is called a (an) _______. a parasite b infection c inflammation d virus 2 Bacteria grow and reproduce during the _____ stage. a active b biological c inactive d spore-forming 3 Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, initially appears as a ________ that can be difficult to cure. a fever b eye infection c skin infection d persistent cough 4 A _____ is a colony of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces, as well as the human body, and secrete a sticky, protective coating that cements them together, making them hard to penetrate. a fungus b toxin c biofilm d bacterial spore 5 Head lice are a type of ______ infection. a fungal b parasitic c viral d bacterial 6 Bacteria that are _____ are harmless organisms that may perform useful functions. a nonactive b systemic c pathogenic d nonpathogenic 7 A(n) _____ can only live and reproduce by taking over other cells and becoming part of them. a bacteria b infection c mold d virus 8 Dental plaque is an example of a visible human _____. a biofilm b infection c germ d disease 9 A(n) _____ is a single-cell organism that grows in irregular masses that include molds, mildews, and yeasts. a allergy b fungus c virus d pathogen 10 A local infection is one that is _______ to a particular part of the body. a open b attached c confined d spread 11 Historically, MRSA occurred most frequently in people who have _______immune systems or who had undergone medical procedures. a weakened b acquired c disrupted d contaminated
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