BIOS 242 (BIOS 242)

Week 6 Concepts: Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases Skin, Nervous System, and Circulatory System Pathogens Prepare: Skin and Nervous System Pathogens • Which of the following is not a prion disease? • Most cases of sepsis are caused by . • Protective features of the skin include all of the following except . • Which of the following is a febrile disease characterized by a rash and is caused by a virus that can cross the placenta to cause serious fetal damage? • The transmissi...

Lab Report: Disinfectants and Antibiotics Purpose: Describe the purpose of the lab. Exercise 1: Disinfectants Organism 1: Be sure to record the chemical or product you tested and complete this table by obtaining data from other groups in your class Organism 2: Be sure to record the chemical or product you tested and complete this table by obtaining data from other groups in your class Questions: 1. Was your test chemical effective? Briefly explain. 2. Was your test chemical more eff...

BIOS 242 Week 7 Assignment; Pick Your Pathogen - Clostridium Perfringens

Lab 10: How Germs Spread Learning objectives: • Identify how germs spread • Explain the spread of germs • Identify the importance of good handwashing. Germs spread in many different ways. Direct contact, indirect contact, aerosol transmission, sexually transmitted or through a vector. In this lab, we will observe how germs spread. Materials: Glow in the dark gel, Black light Method: 1. Wear personal protective equipment including lab coat, safety glasses and gloves. 2. Inst...

Lab 10: How Germs Spread Learning objectives: • To learn how germs spread • To better understand the spread of germs, by healthcare professionals, from patient to patient • To better understand the importance of good handwashing. Germs spread in many different ways. Direct contact, indirect contact, aerosol transmission, sexually transmitted or through a vector. In this lab, we will observe how germs spread. Materials: Glow in the dark gel, Black light Method: 1. Wear pers...

Option (I): Describe a clinical or research scenario that requires the use of a microscope. What microscope is the best choice for your scenario and why? What would be your second choice? Option (II): As a medical professional, it is important to have prior knowledge in Microbiology. Many of your patients will seek medical attention due to illness caused by bacterial infection. Medical News Today released an article that explains how gastric biopsies are used to diagnose a wide range of com...

Lab 12: Bacteria of the Respiratory System Introduction: The respiratory system is divided into two parts: the upper and lower respiratory systems. The lower respiratory system is an axenic environment because of the cilia that lines the respiratory tract, alveolar macrophages and IgA antibodies found in the mucus. The upper part harbors a variety of microbiota such as Gram-negative bacteria Hemophilus, Gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and diphtheroids that can cause opport...

Week 7 Concepts: Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases Respiratory, Digestive, and Urogenital System Pathogens Prepare: Respiratory, Digestive, and Urogenital System Pathogens • A woman is much more likely than a man to contract a UTI. Which of the following practices would best reduce her chances of getting a UTI? • What features of the respiratory system protect it from infection? • Defenses of the GI tract against pathogens include . • True or False: Despite acidic conditions, som...

EXAM 3 REVIEW Here is some information about Exam 3. • This examination covers content learned in weeks 5, 6 and 7. (CO9 & CO10) • This exam is worth 180 total points, and includes the following types of questions: o 30 Multiple choice questions o 5 Multiple answer and matching questions o 4 Fill in the blank question o 3 Essay questions • You have 120 minutes to complete the Exam. • When the time limit is reached, you will automatically be exited from the exam. • Remember to...

1. The organisms that can use inorganic carbon and the energy of chemical reactions ______ . 2. A ______ requires organic molecules for carbon and energy from sunlight. 3. During ______ transport water transfers through semi permeable following concentration gradient. 4. Microorganisms living in soil and water associated with volcanic activity, compost piles, habitats directly exposed to the sun are ______. 5. In ______ transport nutrients are transported against the diffusion gradient or i...