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Microbiology and immunology

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Decks in this class (17)

Introduction
What does ubiquitous mean in rela...,
How small can the unaided eyes see,
What is the relative size of a pl...
44  cards
Bacterial cell wall
List the types of microorganisms,
What is the cell structure of a v...,
What is the cell structure of arc...
57  cards
Bacterial growth and genetics
How do bacteria multiply,
What does binary fission result in,
What does the time of division de...
40  cards
Nutrition and metabolism
What do bacteria need in order to...,
Macronutrients what is the percen...,
Macronutrients what is the percen...
52  cards
Transmission, entry and colonisation strategies of pathogens
What must a pathogen do in order ...,
Transmission occurs via 3 main me...,
Transmission occurs via 3 main me...
37  cards
Medically important Microorganisms
Define a pathogen,
List the many infections in human...,
Most commonly pathogens are seen ...
39  cards
Spread of pathogens within the host
What are the different ways infec...,
Explain the two different ways pa...,
What are the various sites in whi...
19  cards
Viruses and Viral pathogens of humans
Define a pathogen,
Define pathogenicity,
Define virulence
28  cards
Medically important Protozoa and fungi
How are different protozoa specie...,
How are different fungi species t...,
What kind of internal structure d...
33  cards
Damage and Pathophysiology of microbial disease
What is visible disease a consequ...,
Visible disease is a consequence ...,
Visible disease is a consequence ...
37  cards
Antibiotics and Antibiotic resistance
Define antibiotic,
How are antibiotics normally taken,
Define selective toxicity
40  cards
Epidemiology and infection Control
What are the most deadly infections,
Define epidemiology,
How was epidemiology started
15  cards
Control of Microorganism and Sterilisation and Disinfection
What is the purpose of the contro...,
What are the ways in which we pre...,
What is louis pasteur known for
34  cards
Beneficial Microorganisms
What are beneficial microorganism...,
Define biotechnology,
Define primary metabolites
7  cards
Introduction to Immunology
What would happen if we didnt hav...,
Why do we need an immune system,
Define immunology
72  cards
The Thymus
Where is the thymus located,
What is the function of the thymus,
From the thymus what happens to t...
34  cards
Lymphocyte response
Briefly explain adaptive immunity,
Explain pathogen recognition in i...,
Explain pathogen recognition in a...
4  cards

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