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Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

The Significance of Bacteria: Their Role in Human Health and the Environment

Bacteria Unicellular pathogensMultiply rapidly inside the bodySome damage cells directly, and others release toxinsMost killed by antibioticsDisease examples: salmonella, bacterial meningitis, E.coli Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Viruses: Types, Transmission, and Prevention Measures

Viruses Non-living particlesSmallest pathogen; much smaller than a bacteria cellCan only reproduce inside a living cellNot killed by antibioticsDisease examples: influenza, measles, chicken pox, HIV, and coronavirus...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Four Modes of Pathogen Transmission: Contact, Airborne, Vector-Borne, and Food and Waterborne

4 modes of infection by pathogens direct physical contact, indirect contact through objects, indirect contact through the air, and disease vectors Pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms that can...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

The Importance of Consent and Boundaries in Direct Physical Contact

Direct physical contact many pathogens can be transmitted through infected skin or bodily fluids by touching or sexual activity (strep throat) Direct physical contact refers to any...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Airborne Transmission: Indirect Contact Through the Air and How to Prevent It

Indirect contact through the air some pathogens are passed through droplets in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes (strep throat) Indirect contact through the...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Preventing Indirect Contact Through Objects: Fomite Transmission and Mitigation Strategies

Indirect contact through objects many pathogens can survive on objects handled by humans such as countertops, handles, and utensils (ringworm) Indirect contact through objects occurs when a...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Disease Vectors: Controlling the Spread of Infectious Diseases

Disease vectors a vector is an animal that can spread pathogens from one person to another and includes mosquitoes and ticks (Lyme disease) Disease vectors are organisms...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Anatomy

Three Types of Muscle Tissue: Skeletal, Smooth, and Cardiac

What are the three types of muscle tissue skeletal, cardiac, smooth The three types of muscle tissue are: 1. Skeletal Muscle Tissue: This type of muscle tissue...